Respectful Parenting

How to be the best parent you can be by connecting with your child and holding your boundaries respectfully.
Browse this section for inspiration if you're struggling with some unwanted behaviours.

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If your Child Screams when they want something

If your Child Screams when they want something

Like it or not, screaming is communication. It gets your attention quickly and it tells you your little one needs something. You were used to them crying/screaming to communicate their...
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How I Deal with my Toddler at Throwing and Bashing Stuff

How I Deal with my Toddler at Throwing and Bashing Stuff

This kind of throwing and basking play is all part of learning and all part of development, so I don’t want to quash it even though it sometimes can be...
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How I Respond when August Snatches Toys from Etta

How I Respond when August Snatches Toys from Etta

I never record my kids when they’re struggling because that’s when they’re vulnerable and need me most, but I caught this by accident and thought it might be a good...
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Tantrums are Hard and Being Calm is even Harder but it’s worth it, trust me!

Tantrums are Hard and Being Calm is even Harder but it’s worth it, trust me!

It’s developmentally appropriate for toddlers to have tantrums. It’s actually a good sign that they’re developing typically. Remember – their brains are under developed so they don’t have the skills...
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How I Stop my Baby Touching Things

How I Stop my Baby Touching Things

A quick example of me calmly setting the boundary around plants that I don’t want Etta to touch. I’m being very calm and my voice doesn’t sound excited or perturbed....
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Behaviour: Screaming

Behaviour: Screaming

It can be so triggering when our little ones scream. It’s noisy, it can be embarrassing, and we would prefer it if they would be quiet, and FAST. But we...
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Toddler Tantrums

Toddler Tantrums

Calmly help them to stop the aggressive behaviour and offer connection / meet their need. I know it's hard to remember in the moment but when your child is acting...
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Why do they do that?

Why do they do that?

I think everyone’s kid goes through this stage! Kids love to find something they can be in control over - and often by exploring their own mouth they work out...
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Calm your Toddler down with the Candle Technique

Calm your Toddler down with the Candle Technique

The dog backed and gave August a shock. He's quite sensitive to loud noises so this made him frustrated and impulsive. Toddlers don't have the skills to calm themselves down...
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Why Independent Kids are Happy Kids

Why Independent Kids are Happy Kids

Toddlers are often seeking freedom and independence. They want to wander off and explore things – just as the adults do. But more often than not – we stop them...
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Any Attention is Good Attention

Any Attention is Good Attention

If you feel yourself shouting all the time - this one's for you.If you respond to an unwanted behavior with a big reaction, don't be surprised if your toddler (or...
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Supporting Behaviour: Catch your Child being Good

Supporting Behaviour: Catch your Child being Good

  It's really easy to get caught up in correcting your toddler as they're always getting up so some kind of mischief! But remember, positive attention for good behaviour leads...
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Positive Feedback Fuels Positive Behaviour: How to Stop Policing the Park

Positive Feedback Fuels Positive Behaviour: How to Stop Policing the Park

If you find ways to make your child feel good about what they’re doing when they’re behaving, they’re more likely to repeat those behaviours. Think about your day so far...
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Supporting Behaviour: Throwing

Supporting Behaviour: Throwing

Throwing is fun - and I know all of you at one stage will battle with your kids wanting to throw their food, cutlery, cups etc. Giving a child alternative...
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If your child screams when they want something

If your child screams when they want something

Like it or not, screaming is communication. It gets your attention quickly and it tells you your little one needs something. You were used to them crying/screaming to communicate their...
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