Blog Category: Anger, Self-regulation & Tantrums

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The importance of parental ‘swagger’

To begin with I need to acknowledge that the term parental swagger comes from my ...

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Tricky transitions – why they happen, what can help

One of the most significant shifts in understanding the human brain, especially the developing child’s ...

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Girlhood: Parenting Ideas to help young girls through ‘hot’ moments

The Parents Website wrote this wonderful extract taken from Maggie’s latest book Girlhood. It offers ...

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Top Tips: Best resources for supporting kids with ADHD

We reached out to our online community for their favourite books, online resources and experts ...

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Understanding teen boys’ anger

Let’s be honest. We all get angry at times and that is because it is ...

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Fidgeting & Farts: Boys in isolation

I have had a number of desperate parents reaching out for advice and suggestions on ...

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Why parenting is really all about neuroplasticity

When our precious babies are born, their brains are full of neurons with no connectors. ...

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The incredibly simple secret to making mornings in your house more harmonious

A guest post by Allison Davies I am definitely a crabby Mum first thing in ...

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Become an energy detective for your child

Every parent will struggle at times to maintain their energy levels in order to keep ...

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Why we must prioritise play for today’s children and why we need to do it NOW

I have been writing and speaking about the importance of play in childhood for a ...

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Being a dad in the 21st century

It is a fabulous time to be a father historically, anthropologically and emotionally. The restrictive ...

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Twelve top tips for those in toddler land

I have revisited toddler land over the holidays with three little grandies under 3 – ...

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8 Simple Strategies to Prevent Your Child’s Techno-Tantrums

A guest post by Dr Kristy Goodwin Many parents today have endured their child’s techno-tantrums ...

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The only three rules that matter: KISS parenting

There are so many parenting styles floating around in the sleep-deprived, chaotic world that is ...

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Angry Boys

This article was first published in Kids in the City/Kids on the Coast    Sadly, despite ...

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The power of the parental pause

In those tough parenting moments, this secret may be your saving grace. There are many ...

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When children are hard work …meltdowns, tantrums, screaming and whining.

Babies, toddlers and young children are learning how to do so many things in the ...

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4 Steps to Toddler Genius

Toddlers are wired to explore, investigate, question and be curious so that they may come ...