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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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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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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How and Why we Dropped the Dummy and How we Prepared for the Big Day!

How and Why we Dropped the Dummy and How we Prepared for the Big Day!

Ditch the dummy, or I'm going to end up saying dodie because we say dodie. I think it's a North East of England thing, but August says dodie. How we...
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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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Ask before you go: Nose Blowing

Ask before you go: Nose Blowing

OK - imagine..... You're just minding your own business and someone comes up behind you and puts a cloth over your nose and mouth. Sounds like a scene in a...
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Why do I find Gentle Parenting Hard?

Why do I find Gentle Parenting Hard?

It IS hard.Your reminder that no parent is perfect and this journey to be a gentle, respectful parent is a tricky one as we battle our own demons. It’s likely...
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Parenting Respectfully

Parenting Respectfully

Part of parenting respectfully is enforcing your boundaries without shouting. Remember our kids learn EVERYTHING from us so if they see us try to get our way with shouting, they...
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How I handle it when my 3 year old hits his 1 year old sister

How I handle it when my 3 year old hits his 1 year old sister

Every behaviour is a communication. My son doesn’t WANT to hurt his sister. He loves her. But he’s 3, his brain is underdeveloped and he doesn’t have the capacity like...
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Supporting a Frustrated Toddler

Supporting a Frustrated Toddler

Practice makes perfect for both kids AND adults. The ability to regulate emotions like an adult doesn’t happen until you’re an adult! And, think about it, even now it’s bloody...
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4 ways to make leaving the park less of a drama

4 ways to make leaving the park less of a drama

Leaving the park can be hard work, especially when our kids are enjoying themselves. Here are 4 tips for leaving the park without resorting to harsh tactics.
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Zazi angry toddler

My Toddler Is Angry - What Can I Do?

Angry toddlers are tricky but you have to remember that all behaviour is communication. You can help them to calm with this heavy work strategy.
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