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Parenting Myth Vs Fact Tuesday 🤩Though it may not always seem like it, research consistently shows that teens value pare...
24/06/2025

Parenting Myth Vs Fact Tuesday 🤩

Though it may not always seem like it, research consistently shows that teens value parental guidance – they just need it delivered differently. Open-ended questions, active listening, and respect for growing independence create the foundation for continued influence during these critical years.

What communication challenges are you facing with your teen?

Parenting Myth Vs Fact Tuesday 🤩Not all screen time is created equal! While excessive unsupervised screen time can be pr...
17/06/2025

Parenting Myth Vs Fact Tuesday 🤩

Not all screen time is created equal! While excessive unsupervised screen time can be problematic, research shows that quality, interactive, and supervised digital experiences can support learning. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) recommend age-appropriate limits and parental involvement.

How do you manage technology in your home?

Parenting Myth Vs Fact Tuesday 🤩Timeouts have gotten a bad reputation, but research shows that when used as a calm-down ...
10/06/2025

Parenting Myth Vs Fact Tuesday 🤩

Timeouts have gotten a bad reputation, but research shows that when used as a calm-down tool rather than punnishment, they can help children develop emotional regulaiation. The key is consistency, brevity, and follow-up discussion.

What discipline strategies have worked in your family?

Parenting Myth Vs Fact Tuesday 🤩Worried about giving your child a head start? Research shows that play-based learning bu...
03/06/2025

Parenting Myth Vs Fact Tuesday 🤩

Worried about giving your child a head start? Research shows that play-based learning builds the foundation for academic success better than early academic drilling. Through play, children develop problem-solving skills, emotional regulation, and creativity- all essential for later learning.

How do you incorporate play into your child's play?

Parenting Myth Vs Fact Tuesday 🤩While sleep is precious for both babies and parents, newborns sometimes need to be woken...
27/05/2025

Parenting Myth Vs Fact Tuesday 🤩

While sleep is precious for both babies and parents, newborns sometimes need to be woken for feeding to ensure healthy development. Research shows that regular feeding in the first weeks is more important than uninterrupted sleep.

What sleep challenges are you facing with your little one?

As parents, it’s natural to want to shield our children from disappointment — but what if failure isn’t something to fea...
22/05/2025

As parents, it’s natural to want to shield our children from disappointment — but what if failure isn’t something to fear? What if it’s one of the most powerful tools to help them grow?

When children experience failure:

They learn resilience.

They discover new ways to problem-solve.

They build confidence in their ability to bounce back.

They understand that mistakes don’t define them — but how they respond does.

Let’s start normalising conversations about setbacks at home. Celebrate effort, not just outcome. Share your own stories of when things didn’t go as planned, and what you learned from it.

Failure isn’t the opposite of success — it’s part of the journey to it.

Let’s raise kids who aren’t afraid to try, fall, get back up, and keep going.

Thinking about getting your child their first smartphone? It's certainly a big step! Let's discuss how to determine if t...
20/05/2025

Thinking about getting your child their first smartphone? It's certainly a big step! Let's discuss how to determine if they're ready. Have you considered aspects like responsibility, screen time limits, and online safety? Drop your thoughts below!

Little humans, big lessons! Start building responsibility early with these simple steps. Which one are you working on ri...
15/05/2025

Little humans, big lessons! Start building responsibility early with these simple steps. Which one are you working on right now?

Are you more authoritative, permissive, or somewhere in between?Knowing your parenting style isn’t just about labels, it...
08/05/2025

Are you more authoritative, permissive, or somewhere in between?

Knowing your parenting style isn’t just about labels, it’s about understanding how your approach affects your child’s confidence, behavior, and emotional health.

Which style do you identify with? Let’s talk!

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