Respectful Parenting
How to be the best parent you can be by connecting with your child and holding your boundaries respectfully.
On the Blog...
5 Early Signs of Autism
Good to know ⬇️You can't diagnose Autism from an Instagram post, but it's important to be aware of SOME of the things you might observe and think about if your...
Your child's brain, why they're misbehaving and how to help when they're losing it
What to do ⬇️Sometimes our kids seem to lose it over the smallest things, like what colour cup they drink from or suddenly deciding they don't want something they've asked...
Taking Breaks Outdoors
We were losing it ⬇️Sometimes it feels like a military operation trying to get kids outside or to do anything but we do A LOT of it because we see...
Sharing my chaotic evening of parenting
Hats off to solo parents.Bedtime can be SOOOO triggering. All you want is for everyone to calm down and go to sleep so you can finally have some time to...
What to do when your child won't stop misbehaving
This really works ⬇️We've all fallen into this pattern:Our kids are constantly pushing our buttons by misbehaving and arguing and our tone becomes clipped and annoyed. We snap more, we...
Can't control our kids but we can manage their environment and control ourselves
It all went wrong.We truly can't control our kids.We CAN control ourselves and we CAN manage the environment.I'm NOT saying we should take away all of a child's accountability for...
The Parenting Trap we all fall in to
Play the long game.👌Keep your responses short. You don't even have to say anything at the start (or if you're struggling to regulate yourself) - just stay quiet and be...
Should we punish a child when they have a tantrum?
Expect tantrums.We can't expect children to have the self control and executive functioning skills to stop and think "hang on, last time I had a tantrum it didn't feel fun...
We need to be kinder to kids (and each other)
Let's be kind.We cant be in each other's brains so we have no idea how someone else is coping.What might look like a child being very ""naughty" is most often...
Supporting your child to play with their friends and siblings
Model model model.- can I sit with you?- can I play?- what are you playing?- can I have a turn?- it's your turn now- let's play together! Watch the full...
What to say when your child is testing boundaries
Become untriggered.They're doing what they're supposed to be doing. Kids test limits - it's part of brain development. It's a good thing.Try not to take it personally- instead fill up...
Should Kids do Chores?
Child labour?Taking the time to involve our kids in daily tasks has so many benefits.- they get to learn life skills- they're alongside you learning language and connecting- heaps of...
Misplaces Mum-Guilt
Do they actually care?Or are you just beating yourself up??Go easy on yourself. When I gave birth to my second child I was so upset about losing time with my...
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...
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.
