Respectful Parenting
How to be the best parent you can be by connecting with your child and holding your boundaries respectfully.
On the Blog...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Kids know their bodies – Trust them!
Respectful parenting looks like trusting our little one’s body!I’m happy to be a stuck record on this one. When we follow our child’s lead and let them explore the park...
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...
A Difficult Parenting Pill to Swallow
If you wouldn't be happy with a teacher or stranger talking to your child the way you talk to them, then it's time to switch things up.We all come into...
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...
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...
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...
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.
