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In today’s fast-moving world, the role of grandparents has never been more valuable — or more varied. Whether you’re a parent looking to nurture your child’s relationship with their grandparents, or a grandparent wondering how best to support and connect with your family, understanding the potential of this special bond can help everyone involved. Grandparents … Read more
The Power of Positive Labels in Parenting The way we speak to our children has a lasting impact – especially when it comes to the labels we use. Words like kind, brave, or helpful might seem simple, but when rooted in real behaviour, they can help shape how children see themselves and their role in … Read more
When a 3-Year-Old Acts Aggressively at Daycare: What’s Really Going On? Why I wrote this post: To help parents understand why a child might hit or lash out in group settings To offer gentle, practical strategies rooted in emotional development To reassure parents that aggression at this age is a phase, not a personality To … Read more
Raising children comes with plenty of challenges – and plenty of opinions. Unsolicited parenting advice is everywhere: at family gatherings, in the park, and all over social media. It often appears when confidence is just beginning to grow or when a parent is trying something that goes against the grain. Sometimes the advice is well-meaning. … Read more
Bath, Book, Bed: The Toddler Bedtime Routine That Really Works Evenings with toddlers can be the hardest part of the day. Everyone’s tired, small things can quickly turn into big drama, and just getting your child into pyjamas can feel like a mammoth task that leaves you exhausted. That’s where a simple, calming bedtime routine … Read more
Teenagers are often caught in a tricky balancing act. On the one hand, they want to feel accepted and part of a group. On the other, they’re still working out who they really are – and who they want to become. Sometimes this leads to choices that don’t quite fit, like pretending to like something … Read more
Teenage friendships can be a wonderful source of joy and confidence – but they can also bring stress, self-doubt, and pressure to fit in. As parents, we often walk a fine line between stepping in and stepping back. We want to protect our children from harm, but we also know they need space to grow, … Read more
Bilingual parenting can be both a joyful and complex journey. Every family is different – different languages, different dynamics, different goals. I’ve raised bilingual children, and helped a grandson on his own bilingual path. Along the way, I’ve seen what works, what’s challenging, and how priorities shift as children grow. Here are some of the … Read more
While revisiting some old notes and parenting questions recently, I realised there were two common issues I hadn’t properly addressed in my original post on picky eating: 1) What to do when your child says they’re full at lunch but asks for a snack 10 minutes later2) Whether it’s really worth pushing vegetables when your … Read more
The best parenting advice doesn’t always come from a book or an expert. Sometimes it comes from a simple story that sticks with you. Years ago, I came across an anecdote about a family who unwittingly taught their kitten to scratch the furniture whenever it wanted to go outside. They hadn’t meant to – they … Read more