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Does Your Home Environment Suit Your Child’s Nature?
When your child is unsettled and uncooperative, they might be in an environment that clashes with their true nature. Jessie Buttons aka New Zealand's Super Nanny takes a look at the four main 'natures' and how you can create an environment where each child can feel safe, supported, and heard.
The Link Between Education & Behaviour During Your Child’s Preschool Years
Pave the way for your child's success by creating a positive and stimulating learning environment that will set them up for long-term success. Here are some pointers on how to make the most out of your child’s education and encourage them to make good behaviour choices.
What To Do About Cruel School Friends
Like adults, children can be mean to one another. Sometimes an unkind remark spoken by one child to another can be the catalyst for friendship to crumble.
Second Children Are More Likely To Be Trouble
If your second child has a habit of driving you up the wall with their behaviour, then it seems that you are not alone in your exasperation with your second offspring.
Parenting in the 21st century
"Parenting in the 21st century is a minefield. At what point did technology become the be-all and end-all for parenting? Because, to be honest with you, I'm not sure I like it ..."
How routines change families for the better
Dr Justin Coulson explores how routines work for all types of family situations and can lead to a happier family life in general.
6 surefire ways to create calm household routines
Having a family routine is fundamental to family organisation and providing your kids with routine and structure which they find comforting. Here are five tips to keep in mind.
Separation anxiety
Separation anxiety can vary from child to child depending on your child’s temperament and how you respond to their anxiety.
Top tips to cope with common fears and phobias
Fear is a common and natural reaction in life but when fears create anxiety, you need to learn how to control them so they don’t become phobias.
Toddler fears
As your toddler grows and explores, they may start to develop certain fears which is completely normal. Find out how to deal with your tots new fears.
Discipline: 1 – 3 year olds
Tips for when you need to discipline your one to three year old.
10 Tips To Deal With Tantrums
We all know those meltdown moments where we are barely keeping it together ourselves! Here are 10 tips to deal with tantrums for parents of toddlers.. and older kids.
How Do I Teach My 4 Year Old That She Doesn’t Rule The World?
Behaviour problems are common in young children, particularly when they become bossy or controlling. Dr Justin Coulson gives parenting advice to help.
Is Your Toddler A Threenager?
Forget the terrible twos - is your toddler a teenager? Here's how to cope with the attitude and tantrums of toddlers when they turn three.
How do I discipline my 4 year old?
Often the root of a parent's reaction to a child's aggressive & defiant behaviour comes from their own understanding of the difference between punishment & discipline. Read about the difference between the two.