If you are a parent who has been caught in a moment of extreme stress due to your child's meltdowns or emotions, you are not alone! I have faced this many times throughout my parenting journey and still find myself at times all jumbled, overwhelmed and not knowing what to do in the moment. Thankfully … Continue reading Alternatives to Smacking
Author: Leisa Coleman
The Importance of Decision-Making in Childhood
If there is one important thing we can teach our children, it is how to make decisions.Life is about decisions. We are constantly presented with opportunities to say "Yes" or "No" to whatever comes our way. Every decision either leads us towards our correct path or away from it.How we will know that we are … Continue reading The Importance of Decision-Making in Childhood
Healthy Vs Unhealthy Rebellion
Rebellion is a normal part of childhood. It is the act of developing a sense of self with boundaries and resisting authority. If allowed and accepted, rebellion can be a healthy way for children to learn about who they are, stay aligned with their true, authentic selves, and exercise their free will safely. However, if … Continue reading Healthy Vs Unhealthy Rebellion
Is Your Child Eating Enough at Daycare?
If you are the kind of parent who has a "eat what you're given or go hungry" outlook on food, then this post might not be for you. But if you are a parent who is concerned your child might not be getting enough food throughout the day, reading what I have to share about … Continue reading Is Your Child Eating Enough at Daycare?
The Language of an Educator
We may not always realise it, but how we speak to children can play a big part in the relationships we form with them and the level of trust they develop for us as educators in childcare. I have found that in order to become aware of how we speak to children we first need … Continue reading The Language of an Educator
Bad Behaviour: What Comes First; The Chicken or the Egg?
As parents and educators, it is much easier to believe that children are just "bad" or "naughty" than to face the possibility that we may have something to do with their unwanted behaviour. We tend to see this rubber band effect, where our child misbehaves and we have a reaction, then our child has a … Continue reading Bad Behaviour: What Comes First; The Chicken or the Egg?
The Power of the “No.”
This morning I heard a wonderful thing. One of the parents dropping their toddler off for the day happily told me the child had learned the word "No" and begun to say it.To many parents this is not a word to embrace in their child, in fact, we all grow up believing that this word … Continue reading The Power of the “No.”
Why Do Our Children Fight?
Image by Vickie Wade Fine ArtOne thing I often hear from other parents is how frustrated and helpless they feel over their children fighting with each other. It is like some mystery they cannot solve and escape from. I understand this very well, as it was once my experience too.There are many different reasons why … Continue reading Why Do Our Children Fight?
How Can I Get My Child To Do What I Want?
Image by Violet Moore HigginsAs someone who works with children, I often hear parents express their frustration over trying to get their child to do certain things. Some of the things that can cause frustration can include children not sleeping or eating, not using the toilet, being overly emotional, not keeping their room tidy, or … Continue reading How Can I Get My Child To Do What I Want?
Learning Through Consequence Rather Than Through Teaching
It is a misconception that children only learn through being taught by others, and that they do not possess the necessary skills to develop their own sense of right and wrong, or good and bad.It is also untrue that children who are unschooled and raised without limits or rules cannot have some simple, harmless rules … Continue reading Learning Through Consequence Rather Than Through Teaching
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