Many years ago, I did my first parenting course and had some parent coaching sessions. When I mentioned this to others, I was sometimes met with confused facial expressions and questions.
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The last few weeks have reminded me just how much we all need to call on the expertise of others in all areas of our life, if we want to reach our potential.
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Do you despair about smart phones at the dinner table, late night texting and use of chat rooms, interrupted sleep patterns and children unable to stop gaming.
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Like anything to do with parenting, there never has been a one size fits all formula, but the one thing I do know, is the person who is closest to their child is in the best position to judge the impact of excessive use and social media.
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You can't do kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it may be too late.
Please be kind to each other.
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Empty Nest Syndrome. This is just another life cycle change, so embrace it and enjoy the freedom, before the boomerangers come back again!
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How has the Olympic games impacted your parenting?
It’s clear all these athletes exhibit growth mindset qualities and traits.
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In this scenario of a child-stranger situation, but with the parents present, it’s never ok to discipline some else’s child. Parenting is the hardest job in the world and we get no training. It’s a complex messy tiring role, and judgement and disapproving looks are never helpful.
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A child who has been smacked knows full well (even if they can’t articulate it) that his or her parent has lost control. One of the fastest ways to lose your children’s respect is through using smacking as a means of discipline.
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