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Homeschooling in a Pandemic
Homeschooling in a Pandemic

Worried about home schooling in another lockdown?

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Homeschooling, EducationElaine Halligan11 January 2021homeschooling during covid 19, homeschoolers during pandemic, opinions on homeschooling, impact of homeschooling, homeschooling in the new normal Comments
It's all the RAGE!
It's all the RAGE!

If there is just one thing you would like to change for 2021, I am guessing it’s going to be how to stay calm and stop shouting at the kids.

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Anger ManagementRosanna1 January 2021Anger Management, explosive behaviour, frustrated child, managing anger, rage disorderComment
Stay Calm and Carry On this Festive Season
Stay Calm and Carry On this Festive Season

Your Christmas survival kit - Here are two big ideas for staying calm and having a happy time these holidays.

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Mindful Parenting, Calmer ParentingRosanna7 December 2020parenting tips, staying calm, parenting strategies, emotional situations, peaceful and calmComment
Is Your Child Digitally Wired?
Is Your Child Digitally Wired?

When it comes to screen time, social media, gaming and online friendships, the media tends to catastrophise parenting in the digital age.

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Mindful Parenting, ScreensRosanna30 November 2020screen time, social media, online gaming, media savvy kids, computer technologyComment
Dinner Time Dramas
Dinner Time Dramas

Parents often find it very stressful when faced with fussy-eaters, children ‘yo-yo-ing’ up and down from the table, getting distracted, eating very slowly, and complaining about the food parents have lovingly prepared.

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Confident/Contented Children, Fussy EatersRosanna16 November 2020Fussy eaters, healthy eating, children snacking, picky eaters, mealtimesComment
The Gratitude Game
The Gratitude Game

Simple strategies for teaching children to be grateful and not spoilt.

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Confident/Contented ChildrenRosanna12 October 2020grateful, reward, bribe, appreciation, spoilt children Comment
The Art of Sleep
The Art of Sleep

Does achieving it seem like an impossible dream? Try these strategies for poor sleepers.

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SleepRosanna14 September 2020sleep hygiene, bedtime, children nightime, lie down, better sleepComment
The Happiness Habit
The Happiness Habit

The 7 secrets to helping your child develop the Happiness Habit.

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Confident/Contented Children, Positive Discipline, Emotion CoachingRosanna31 August 2020happy children, happy habits, fun, friendships, dont spoil your childComment
80% of Parenting is Modelling
80% of Parenting is Modelling

It’s a really scary thought for most parents that eighty per cent of the learning our children get comes from them watching what we model and copying us!

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Parenting StyleRosanna10 August 2020parenting values, parenting modelling, parenting, parenting attitudes, parenting styleComment
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🎄 Elf on the Shelf: Fun or Problematic? 🎄

I love Christmas traditions, but I have a few concerns about Elf on the Shelf. Hear me out…
Using an elf to monitor whether kids are “naughty or nice” might not be the positive lesson we
Those tangled Christmas tree lights!!! It’s the same every single year!! 🎄🤣
As parents, we hold an incredible power in our hands - the power to shape how our children see themselves. 

With our words, attitudes and actions, we can bless their sense of self-worth, helping them grow into confident, capable individuals. Or, wit
Seeing your child consumed with fury is a horrible feeling for parents. But, is it OK to be angry.⁠
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I know it’s hard for us to accept this as we may be struggling with our own emotions and the questions raised by the anger. ⁠
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Rather than fo
So thankful to our furry friends that are always happy to see us! 🐶😻

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