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realistic New Year’s resolutions for mums
Ok, so the countdown has come and gone, you went to bed embarrassingly early and the highlight of your day, possibly year, was the semblance of a tidy kitchen table. Relax, you’re in good company. Many new mums shudder to even think about goals, let alone New Year’s Resolutions. But what if there were some…
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Tantrums – hold on for the ride!
Ok, tantrums. Let’s talk about THAT one. I’ve included here some things to remember and simple strategies to use when your child (who is most likely 3 -5 years old) decides to have a tantrum. Our Top 10 Tantrum Tips: 1. He is a child. Remember how it was when you were a child? When…
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Toddlers – parenting and sleep manners!
I often talk about parenting during the day vs parenting during the night. Particularly in relation to the toddler or younger child, and particularly with night-time battles (staying in bed, going off to sleep). Think about whether you are using the same expectations at night as you are during the day; if a child is…
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Parenting – How do you do it well?
Today I thought I’d discuss how important it is to explore your parenting style when it comes to parenting and how this relates to your child’s sleep. The four main parenting styles are: – dismissive – disapproving – laissez faire – emotion coaching A dismissive parent tends to “sweep things under the rug”. He/she is…