Screen time – How much is too much? Discipline- What is the best way to discipline my kids? Can learning be fun? Why board games can still help your family connect in the 21st century What is modelling? Stories without books can be educational (and fun) too! Who’s responsibility is it anyway? Parenting a child […]
53. Worried about your child being online?
Technology is speeding up and with AI becoming common practice, it is good to remember the benefits of this, whilst at the same time making sure you are keeping your children safe. (1) As a parent you may feel that your children know more about technology than you do. ’Research reveals 12 is the age […]
52. Modelling good money habits
How is your new year going? January and February can be hard going months. The weather can be cold and the evenings are still dark (but getting longer day by day!) The buzz and excitement of Christmas has passed but the bills may not have! However, don’t despair – see this as an opportunity to […]
51. Preparing for your child to start school
Preparing for your child to start school If your child was born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021, you will need to apply for a school place for them, in England, (to start in September 2025) by Wednesday 15th January 2025. You can find more information here: https://www.gov.uk/schools-admissions Choosing the right school There […]
50. Have a ‘real’ Christmas (not an Instagram one)
Will you have a ‘real’ Christmas this year – or are you striving for an Instagram one? When my three year old Grandson decorated the Christmas tree this year he put most of the decorations on the same branch (as most three year old’s do) ! As I smiled and thought how cute this was, I reflected […]
Sharing Parenting in Abu Dhabi
Parents and professionals across the globe have been accessing support and information from Sharing Parenting for years. Most recently Suzanne has been running workshops in Abu Dhabi to support parents and professionals to embed positive strategies for parenting and caring for children. If you would like to find out more, please contact suzanne@sharingparenting.com Feedback […]
49. Why does my teenager want to do risky things?
Did you know, to feel the same excitement as they did before their teenager years, teenagers need to experience a higher degree of risk, and will often seek it out?! How you can support them Understand they might enjoy risky behaviours – at the same time as keeping them safe. Plan and encourage controlled risky activities such as skate […]
48. How can I play easier with my child/ren?!
Research has shown that adults who can play with their child for at least 15 minutes and day benefit by: Enjoying their child more Can settle difficult behaviours Helps stimulates creativity and imagination Their child can play better on their own at other times Can help child sleep better What is child led play? This […]
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47. How keep your safe child with Video Gaming
We know that video gaming is now one of the dominant forms of entertainment and also one that’s causes parents anxiety. Although there are benefits to gaming the addictive nature to adrenalin caused by this activity can leave teenagers spending hours online and many frustrated parents. What can a parent do to support their child […]