Toddlers and Tantrums
We've all heard of the 'terrible twos'. Many parents with young babies wonder if they will cope when their baby reaches his second birthday, and not far behind it, the sadly misnamed terrible twos. But...
View ArticleQ: When should I start to discipline my toddler?
Question: I have a lively, energetic, sometimes strong-willled but otherwise delightful and loving toddler. I don’t want to be over-strict, but I don’t want to be permissive either. When should I start...
View ArticleDiscipline and Loving Guidance
Discipline is probably one of the most misunderstood words in the parenting vocabulary. When parents talk of discipline they often think of punishments like time-outs, consequences, confiscating toys...
View ArticleDo ‘time-outs’ make children behave better?
For many years we have been told that time-outs are the kindest and most constructive way to discipline or teach children and sort out problems with them. But are they? Today many parenting experts and...
View ArticleQ: How can I be a more assertive mother?
Question: I'm feeling a little lost and alone in my parenting journey. I'm a very sensitive person by nature and throughout my life it's caused people to ‘walk all over me’ so to speak. I'm completely...
View ArticleRaising non-violent children
There are two basic reasons why children become violent according to developmental psychologist, Aletha Solter. “A child who hurts others is usually a child who has been hurt himself. A child who is...
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