As parents, we want to raise kids who will be able to cope in life. We want our kids to ‘deal effectively with something difficult’. That, by definition, is what coping is. Coping is the ability to overcome challenges with success. It is the ability to know how to solve problems that arise in everyday… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Education
Mommy, What Did I Do That Was Good Today?
I was putting my son to bed last night and talking to him about the day. We were reflecting about something he had done that wasn’t great and thinking of ways he could do it better next time. Half way through the conversation he rolled over and said to me ‘Mommy, what did I do… Continue Reading
What Parents Need to Know About Aussie Teenagers: 13 Ways to Help Your Children Thrive
Pornography, peer pressure, perfectionism to conform to social media, split families, self-harm, parental pressure to succeed, cyber bullying and gaming are all concerns of teenagers today, according to 4Corners documentary Our Kids that aired on ABC television last night. In a telling episode, Australian kids from the age of 12 year to 19 years shared… Continue Reading
Podcast #3: Interview with Dr Kristy Goodwin
==>> LISTEN TO THE PODCAST WITH DR KRISTY HERE We are the first parents to come up against technology with our kids and it can be daunting. There are so many unknowns and stories about kids on the internet, what is the best thing to do? I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Kristy Goodwin,… Continue Reading