Suzanne was asked her opinion about the importance of the garden for children and had some great ideas even if you don’t. Take a listen here: How is your garden? Our Outreach Worker, Ruth shares her garden experience with us: When I first moved to my home my garden was a patch of dust […]
Category: Strategies
Do You Have a Fussy Eater?
Fussy eating is really a common issue with children so please be reassured by that. Here are some of our top tips to help with fussy eating. Eating together, and having the same meals will often help children be less anxious about eating. This is a good opportunity to connect with your child. Timing, think […]
Top Tips for a Bedtime Routine
“I want to go to bed”- said no child ever! Bed times are often a battle while for some others getting off to sleep is the problem. Whatever your issues we have some positive tips to get back on track with your child’s sleep routine. Thick curtains or a blackout blind can really help getting […]
Why do Teenagers Need To Play too?
It is well documented in any parenting book or website that play is important for early child development, it is known to help them academically and socially but did you know play is also known for its benefits on teenager’s emotional well-being? As children get older society often does not place the same value on […]
Flow chart to find the NEED behind the behaviour
When everyone gets emotionally flooded it is difficult to see the child or teens need. Sharing Parenting programmes are based on Adler’s theory that ‘all behaviour has a purpose’. Do you often wonder why your child wants your attention as soon as you try to make a phone call? It is likely they are trying […]
Sharing Parenting’s Advent
IF you are celebrating Christmas this December (or your child’s school takes part in Christmas celebrations and/or traditions) you may be interested in the Sharing Parenting Advent – top tips and suggestions for parents each day throughout Advent are below: Plan If you don’t know where you are going how will you know when you […]
How to prepare your child for the excitement of the Christmas season
The Christmas period is just around the corner and the build up has begun with children seeing Christmas cards, gifts and toys in the shops, decorations, Christmas TV adverts and there children may be learning new songs and lines to learn in the school nativity or carol concerts. Whether you and your family celebrate Christmas […]
A to Z of Parenting
Look out for our A to Z to parenting on our Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin posts. Here’s some to get you started. If you have any of your own please do let us know. A is for ALFRED ADLER. Sharing Parenting programmes are based on Adler’s theory that ‘all behaviour has a purpose’. Do you […]
Time for teens
You won’t believe how a simple adjustment in my busy life has got my teen to communicate with me……… In 2015 it was reported that amid 53,000 children in 15 countries, British youngsters are among the unhappiest, so how can we combat this? As my daughter has hit those dreaded teen years (the Kevin and […]
Parenting a child with English as an additional language
Parents often worry that their child will struggle learning two languages. A child’s Language development takes place in a different part of the brain to an adult, which means it is actually easier for a child to learn a new language compared to an adult, as long as they are given the right opportunities. While […]