Why your kids should make their bed every day
Kickstart your child’s productivity for the day; your kids should make their bed everyday. How does your child start his or her day? Watching TV, on their device, or doing something […]
Parenting
Parenting tips and ideas for parents and parents-to-be
Teaching Problem-Solving Skills to Kids
How to turn requests into problems for kids to solve When parents solve all children’s problems we not only increase their dependency on adults but we teach them to be […]
Children’s happiness starts with this
The key to children’s happiness is child’s play… There’s a range of research that says experiences bring people more happiness than material goods. The same principle applies to family life. […]
Raising Teenagers
Stay in the game when raising teenagers During a recent parenting presentation, it suddenly struck me that there is so much to talk to young people about. Developmentally adolescence is […]
The 4:12 Disconnect – Tips for Covering School Holidays
Yep it’s really school holidays again… Can the school holidays really be about to hit again? As much as I’d love 12 weeks off a year, it’s just not possible […]
3 (of 10) mindsets for parenting success
All parents want to be successful and raise kids to be happy and contributing members of our community. Good intentions are not enough. Often there is no difference between one […]
How to Prepare Your Student for What Lies Ahead
All parents want the best for their children, and the best means helping them acquire the skills they will need to compete successfully for the high-tech jobs of the future. […]
Private Vs. Public Schools: How to Decide
Public Vs. Private, the great debate continues… Public vs. private schools is a debate that rages all throughout the living rooms across the entire United States of America. In fact, […]
School holidays Are The Perfect Time To Slow Down
Take the opportunity to slow down these holidays Most families I meet are fast-paced. Kids highly-scheduled lives mean that family routines are hooked into children’s weekly activity schedules. And their […]
15 lessons of experience for parenting success
Tips for parenting success from Australia’s premier parenting educator As a parenting educator of over 25 years experience and a parent with even more miles on the board I’ve learned […]