When Mum and Dad have Different Parenting Styles
Every family has to deal with this to some degree. Mum’s really strict, Dad’s much more laid back or Mum’s more friend than parent and Dad’s the bossy one or Mum yells and Dad says “don’t worry – it’s ok”. It’s because as Mum’s and Dad’s we come from different family cultures with different rules and expectations and we usually think our way is the right way.
So how do we combine these approaches so that we present a united front to our kids? <Read full article>
Becoming a Carer for a Mentally Ill Family Member
Becoming the caregiver of a mentally ill family member can turn your world upside-down. May be life has been going along steadily and then their behaviour gets odder and odder. You may look at others in the family, silently exchanging looks, asking each other what’s going on and not having any answers. Then perhaps a psychotic episode occurs when the behaviour has become really out of character and you need an ambulance, perhaps the police, if you are unable to get your loved one to hospital yourselves. Everyone else at home may be shaken, scared and worried. <Read full article>
When Couples Argue
There comes a time in a lot of relationships when the fights become worrying, disrespectful and may whittle away hope for the relationship. When no matter how they go about it the couple get into the same cycle and end up with the same fruitless result.
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30 Low Cost Activities for Kids
There are heaps of good reasons for having fun and playing with your kids. It keeps the atmosphere at home positive and secure by providing opportunities for parent/child bonding. It helps with language learning by developing vocabulary. It helps kids learn how to share, take turns and play by the rules. Kids learn to be creative and use their imaginations. It creates great memories in your family. Here’s some ideas to get you thinking ... <Read full article>
30 Low Cost Dates for Couples
Research has proven that healthy relationships keep us healthier too. You may even live longer. One of the things that keeps a couple relationship healthy is nurturing it by spending time together and having fun. This is a really important way to avoid taking your relationship and your partner for granted. Here’s some ideas to get you started ... <Read full article>
Caring for Aging Parents
It can come as a surprise to realize that our roles have changed when we now have to care for our parent(s), having been cared for by them all our lives. This change of roles may come with some sadness or grief – that that stage of our lives is over now, watching their increasing vulnerability and their decreasing strength and capability and that they are nearing the end of their lives. It can seem overwhelming if you’re working and still have children at home as well ... <Read full article>
Tips for managing Childrens' Behaviour
Grandma’s Rule - Using Grandma’s Rule teaches your child to carry out their responsibilities
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Consequences - Natural or Logical consequences is a less severe alternative than say Time Out ... <Read full article>
Teaching Co-operation - Make your expectations clear ... <Read full article>
Positive Attention - We can change our children’s behaviour by the way we give them attention ... <Read full article>
How to Use Time Out ... <Read full article>
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