Siblings, Snacks and Social Media
Here are some helpful tips to help you deal with three of the most common issues reported by parents under pressure: sibling rivalry, food habits, and how to safely manage technology use.
5 Ideas to Foster Gratitude
It’s amazing how much happier a home is when it is filled with gratefulness. And whether it’s called gratefulness of thankfulness, its presence in the home and in our individual hearts is a choice – even during lockdown! The reality is that despite our challenging circumstances, we have so much to be grateful for. When…
Relationships Under Pressure
Whether you’re single, married, in a relationship, young, or not-so-young, chances are your relational world is under pressure as a result of the pandemic and the various levels of social distancing measures. So how do we navigate the next few months in ways that normalise the relationship struggles and equip us to redeem this time in the best way possible?
Learning To Weather The Resistance In Teen Parenting
During the teen years, parents are usually met with more opposition than ever before, and if we are not careful, this resistance can turn into full-blown rebellion.
Tips For Balancing Work, Children and Housework
Shauna Gallagher gives some great tips for keeping a balance between our jobs, busy lives, our children and household chores.
Teaching Logic, Ownership, Sharing & Boundaries
A story how a mother taught her daughter about ownership, sharing and respecting other's property from the time she was a baby.
How To Talk to Your Child About Your Mental Illness
Parents who have a mental illness often wonder if they should talk to their children about it or if they should avoid the subject all together. Some of us are even terrified about discussing it with our kids. However, one important point to consider is that when we don’t explain things to children they begin to…
Parenting For Love Driven Obedience From Our Kids
In What do I do when my kids are driving me crazy? Allyson Evans, explains that there are ways that work to teach and discipline our children, and ways that don’t work. Allison points out that we need to pay particular attention not to lose the child’s heart in the process. What do I…
