Resiliency Robbers

Parents, by nature, have the best of intentions when raising kids.

Wanting what is best for kids in the short term can cause parents to make decisions that are not always in their (children’s) long-term best interests. > more

Parenting Together

A couple approached me after a recent parenting presentation asking for my thoughts around kids and mealtimes. It seems they had different approaches.  > more  

What to do when kids catastrophise

Do you have a child who automatically assumes the worst case scenario in any risky or new situations? If so, you have a catastrophiser on your hands. > more

What bullying isn’t and what to do when it happens

Bullying is a word that’s wrapped in emotion.

For many people bullying is associated with bad childhood memories. It’s been estimated that around 40% of people has experienced some type of bullying in the past. The ghosts from the past are never far away for parents and can sometimes influence the way we react to current circumstances, ncluding when our own children experience difficulties in their relationships inside or outside school.    > more

Helping kids unwind

Modern kids are busy kids. Regardless of age, their days are filled with activities. Under fives do a range of adult-initiated learning activities designed to give them the best start to their learning lives. School-aged kids have a huge range of leisure and after-school activities to choose from. It is not uncommon for kids to have four and five extra-curricular activities a week. Nothing wrong with kids being busy as long as they have plenty of chances to relax and unwind.   > more

"11 going on 25"

“Got any kids?” I said to the taxi-driver to break an awkward moment silence during a recent trip to Brisbane. “Yep, I got one daughter. She’s 11 going on 25.”

I knew there was a story in this so I dug a little deeper. “Getting a little difficult to handle, is she?” A simple question or two (containing about 10 words in total) was all it took for this guy to give me the lowdown on his early teen daughter.    > more