Transforming annoying behaviour
Isn't it often the case that we notice when our child is displaying annoying, irritating or what we perceive as inappropriate behaviour; but we will happily leave them to their own devices when they’re behaving well? Maybe it’s because we don’t want to disturb them when they’re good? Or, perhaps we can have a bit pf a peace & quiet, especially if our younger child is playing ‘well’? It can however be worrying, embarrassing, annoying or even downright infuriating when we witne
Catch yourself & others being good
Why is it that we find it so easy to criticise & find the negative in ourselves & others? Most people really want to bring out the best in each other but often this approach falls by the wayside as our well-rehearsed critical habitual voice pipes in and dominates. It therefore takes more careful consideration & conscious control to think differently and look for the positive. Stop for a minute... what’s it like when someone says something genuinely good about you, even if it
Getting close to your child
It makes sense that the further you are away from a child the less influence you will have on him or her. It may be common sense but unfortunately it is an approach that is commonly neglected by many parents when trying to get their child to listen and act. You may be familiar with the 'Yelling from one end of the house to the other' approach... which is great for the child as they are usually in their favourite place far away from their parent, lying low, ignoring the call a
