New Year. Big Hopes. Same Child.
As the calendar turns and a new year begins, many parents feel a mix of excitement and pressure. It is tempting to think that a new year brings a new stage in a child’s development. We may set expectations, make resolutions, and imagine that suddenly our little one will sleep through the night, speak more […]
Why Holiday Rituals Matter
Every year, as the festive season arrives, something special happens in families: Kids begin to anticipate the familiar rhythms of the holidays. They look forward to decorating the tree, singing the same songs, opening the same boxes of ornaments and repeating the traditions they know by heart. These moments are far more than fun seasonal […]
When Kids Ask Big Questions: What To Say
If you’ve ever been blindsided by your child asking something like, “What happens when people die?” or “Why are there wars?”, you’ll know that feeling: your brain freezes for a second, you take a breath and you start searching for a script!But these moments, as awkward as they can be, are actually kind of wonderful. […]
When Parenting Gives You More Chills Than Halloween
Every October, kids race into their costumes with glee: witches, skeletons, zombies, and all things gruesome. They embrace the spooky side of life like little pros. Guts? No problem. Monsters? Bring ‘em on. Even jumping into haunted houses or rollercoasters seems to thrill them more than terrify. But for us parents, the scariest thing isn’t […]
5 Tips From Parenting Experts: Book Experts
Parenting can sometimes feel like navigating uncharted waters, with each day bringing new challenges, joys, and a long list of never-ending questions. So we’ll take all the help we can get! Which is why we were so excited to discover a new parenting book, unlike any other! Parenting Psychoanalysed: Letters to a Parent, (edited by […]
AI & Young Minds: What Moms Need To Know
AI is everywhere these days – from the chatbot that helps you re-order your groceries to the bedtime story apps your kids are constantly asking to try. Now that artificial intelligence is popping up more and more in the world of kids’ learning and play, it’s only natural to wonder: is this actually good for […]
Flipping the switch on holiday boredom.
It’s the school holidays…now what! This month we explore the guilt that comes from having bored kids at home. But is their boredom really so bad? Read on to consider this topic and try these resourceful ideas to flip the script on boredom. Boredom freaks us out a bit! We’ve all been there, when our […]
7 Ways Dad’s Are Different
We all know that dads are great at rough and tumble play and are always ready for a bit of fun, but what lies beneath the surface of fatherhood? Fathers – or father figures – play a really meaningful role for children, as they are often the first representation of the outside world to a […]
Why Does It Feel So Hard to Say “No” to Our Kids?
In this month’s blog, we think about why it can sometimes feel so hard to say “no” to our kids. Often, this dilemma provokes difficult feelings in us parents, like guilt, sadness and anger, and can often lead to us being worn down by seriously persistent kids who strong-arm us into getting what they want. […]
Is It OK If My Child Is Left Out?
As a parent, it can be heart-wrenching to watch our children struggle with feelings of exclusion. Whether it’s being left out of a playdate, not invited to a party, or feeling disconnected from their friends, it’s really natural to want to protect them from these difficult “left out” feelings. However, while it can be tough, […]