The 5 Simple Steps for Encouraging a Child’s Healthy Self Esteem:

One of the most common areas that we work in with adults is addressing low self-esteem. So it makes sense that many parents are asking themselves “how can I help my child to develop healthy self-esteem”. You don’t need a… Continue Reading >

Two Years with Three Kids

I never thought I would have three kids. I also never thought I would have twins as my first kids. Yes, I wanted kids, but I thought I would do one at a time like other people have done, not… Continue Reading >

Parenting Strong

How can we use our strengths to parent better? When I was a child, I studied classical ballet for nine years. I hated it, but I was good at it. So it was one of my strengths, right? No, says… Continue Reading >

To Hug or Not to Hug

With the Christmas season coming, family and friends will be coming over to visit or get together parties will be lined up to attend to. These are the occasions for people whom we have not seen for a long time… Continue Reading >

Let them be little

As parents we are always told not to compare our children with others, that every child is different and they all do things in their own time. This, my friends is a very hard task. Every book, website and other… Continue Reading >

How to Raise Boys to be Gentlemen

By definition, a gentleman is a man with very good manners. It means that he is respectful and courteous to others. He is also polite and honest and considers other people’s needs. A child needs to be guided on good… Continue Reading >

How to Stop Children from being Materialistic

Nowadays, children tend to be fond of gadgets (tablets and smartphones) and sophisticated toys that are mostly advertised on the internet, from social media to the web ads. Or simply, children want things because others have them. They notice that… Continue Reading >

Why I wrote a ‘birth preference’ list instead of a birth plan

  Like many pregnant women with a looming due date, I’m starting to put pen to paper about my wishes for bub’s birth. Commonly known as a birth plan, it’s typical for birthing couples to list out a page or… Continue Reading >

How to Teach Children Manners

Behaving and treating others with politeness and respect is how one show good manners. Children will not know how to behave properly unless they have been treated the same. Parents will also need to teach and guide them on how… Continue Reading >

Child Growth Development with Pets

Many parents have recognized the benefits of growing up with a pet and have experienced the irreplaceable bond children develop with them. Studies and research have shown pets improve social development and help children learn to be responsible, caring and respectful. Australian’s have one… Continue Reading >