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 […]
56. 5 tips for talking to your child about their safety and wellbeing
You and your children have probably seen the sad events on the local news and you are wondering how to support them. Remember communication is always the key to supporting your children. At Sharing Parenting we have shared lots of information about how to keep the communication open, throughout the ages and stages, with active […]
55. Time for Time Out!
When children (and adults!) become emotionally flooded they need time and activities to help their brain to calm down. ‘Time out’ comes from the basket ball game and refers to the time when the team need to stop and rethink before they go back into the game. It should not be used as a punishment […]
54. Summer Holiday Tips for Parents
School holidays can be stressful for both parents and children. Not having to rush around to get your children to school on time may seem like a good thing but if you are having to work and find affordable childcare or your child gets upset without a predictable routine and you are worrying about the […]
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 […]