All parents like to think that they really understand their children, and will hopefully have the answer to any problems that may arise. However, we don’t always get it right…
If you have a teenager you will already have noticed how much time they devote to their friends. Texting, social networking and email all make it easy for them to…
Teenagers are often stereotyped as a surly bunch, so it can be hard to figure out if a young adult is choosing to act disrespectfully or if (s)he is just…
With more methods of communication than ever before it might seem like today’s families should have no problem staying in touch and involved with each other. Unfortunately, sometimes the exact…
Many parents choose to pay their children allowances rather than handing out money seemingly on demand. While this may work well for some families, others may not be well structured…
One of the best ways to encourage good behaviour in children is to model good behaviour yourself. Often this is easier said than done, particularly in today’s fast paced world…
Encouraging discipline and respect is an essential part of raising a self-confident, socially adjusted and generally successful child. Every parent will have his or her own ideas on encouraging discipline…
It often feels like everyone has an opinion on how best to discipline children, which can make it hard to trust your own instincts and know for sure that you…
Watching a child descend into screaming, wailing and lashing out is no fun for anyone, but as a parent it is always your responsibility to deal with your Children’s Temper…