Respectful Parenting
How to be the best parent you can be by connecting with your child and holding your boundaries respectfully.
On the Blog...
Instead of "You're okay"... Say....
Kids truly don’t cry for no reason.That’s probably not what you’ve been lead to believe, but behind that crying (behaviour) is ALWAYS something that’s being communicated. Even if a child...
We need to Help our Children to Cope with their Emotions
We can’t expect to see ANYTHING that we don’t teach and model first ourselves.Our kids are becoming mirror images of us - so we need to think about what we’re...
2 Rules I stick to at the Park
The park is FUN ENOUGH at ground level without adults having to intervene. It's so tempting - but kids actually do fine not being put up to the top of...
How to Stop your Toddler Hitting
Toddlers are tiny and their emotions are huge. When they don’t know what to do with those emotions, they often burst out as physical aggression. And who can blame them?...
Early Signs Your Child Might be on the Autism Spectrum
Autism Spectrum Disorder is just that; a spectrum. Its not a straight line from 'not autistic' to 'autistic', it's a vibrant colour palette of characteristics that a person with ASD...
3 Ways to Support Your Toddler to Play with their Younger Sibling
We so desperately want to see our kids play together, but it’s so important we don’t push it. Our toddlers are going through a HUGE transition. They’re no longer the...
Body Chat with Kids
I’m so passionate about being open and honest about our bodies and their different functions.YES there are some elements and details unsuitable for a 3 year old, but for the...
Respectful Parenting: A Dad Example
Dad's can gentle parent too! Kids need our help to handle their big feelings and move that energy into something that can help them to regulate. If in doubt, stay...
My Toddler Can't Behave All day. Here's What I Do
Our kids just want to connect with us. That’s all they want. So let’s make sure we’re connecting in the right way. When they misbehave, often it’s for attention. They...
2 Ways to Avoid Power Struggles with Your Toddler
2 strategies to add to your kete. You’ve got this!! If you’re having some power struggles with your little one, it might be time to think about how you can...
Supporting Behaviour: What to say when your child is doing something you don't want them to do
What you say can make all the difference in a situation. It’s so so easy to get into the habit of correcting your child by telling them to stop what...
The Language You use to Describe Your Own Body is the Language Your Child will Use to Describe Theirs
A reminder that language is EVERYTHING. Children learn all of their language through listening to others. Their body image is also influenced by what they hear other people saying about...
How can I Reduce Tantrums around Transition Times?
If you want to reduce tantrums, one of the best things that you can do is give your little one some warning before a transition. A transition is when you...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to Teach your Child to ask for Help
When our kids are struggling, the last thing they want to do is answer a question. They probably want to scream “of course I want some help!!”. A great way...
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....
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...
