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Seven Strategies For Homework Heaven We’ve all been there ….. half an hour later he’s still sitting at the table, having done nothing but, well, probably day-dreaming. The homework scenario seems to follow a regular pattern, which can be time-consuming, frustrating and tiring for all concerned, to the point that some parents dread it (not to mention their child), and, quite different from the ‘perfect parent’ who has his child completing homework straight after school, finds it convenient to put it off for as long as possible to avoid the conflict. No child or his parents want homework to be a daily torturous necessity, so how can we break out of the old habitual homework scenario and break into a new empowering and positive experience? Dealing With Your Difficult Teen The seemingly sudden onset of teenage behaviour is something that can come as shock and confusion to parents. The key point to know is that it is only a phase and that it will pass. Your key role as a parent is to maintain that strong, trusting and supportive relationship throughout, to enable your teen to deal with the changes in his life, and prepare himself for a happy and fulfilling adult life. How To Get Your Kids To Do What You Say Many parents suffer the problem which they commonly describe as “he just won’t do as I say”. It is often the case that children will not adhere to our request, need to be reminded time and time again or will not learn, whatever we say or do. When this happens, more often than not, we look predominantly at our child’s behaviour – his stubbornness, laziness, or however it is manifesting. But, even though we think we have done and said all we can, it is often our own (parents’) behaviour we fail to really, objectively, look at. Personal Possessions Mean A Lot To Kids We often say ‘wealth and possessions are not important’ – true, but personal possessions are important to kids. Young children especially can become attached to their personal possessions. It may not seem important to adults, but small, simple and seemingly insignificant objects can have much significance in the lives of young children. Empowering Kids To Try Anything Our children are born with some amazing qualities. They believe they can do anything, and won’t give up until they do, or get what they want. Unfortunately though, through life they pick up messages to the contrary, and their once exuberant confidence may dwindle. But there are ways that parents can teach their children that will empower them to have the confidence to try new things and focus on their abilities rather than their failures. How To Make Time For Your Family Prince Andrew was reported as saying “I believe fundamentally that the family is the most important thing in life”. And this belief probably holds true for most people, but like the diet we have every intention on going on, or the cigarettes we have every intention on giving up, we just don’t get around to it, often until it’s too late. So, given that we are so caught up in work, DIY, housework, and life, how do we make time for the family and put family first? What Are You Feeding Your Child's Emotional Appetite? Most parents want the best for their kids, for them to do well and be happy, and many parents worry about what their child is achieving or not achieving. They tend to focus on what is lacking, their child's weaknesses, rather than concentrating on their interaction and personal relationship with their child. Children will always have their strengths and weaknesses, be particularly gifted in certain things, and confusingly clumsy and slow in others. Whatever his talents, you can help your child feel loved and therefore empowered in whatever he desires to do. Nine Tips For A Stress-Free Family Christmas With The Kids In the run-up to Christmas, we may not know it, but we’re already preparing ourselves for some stress. We’re getting together our ideas of what we want to do on the day, who we’re inviting, where we’re going, and what gifts we are buying. And in all this, we want our children to have a great Christmas too. So how do we have a great Christmas without all the stresses that put a strain on our relationships, not only with our kids, but with our guests too? The Beauty Of Montessori If you are now at a time when you have the unenviable task of choosing a school for your child, it would be wise to look into the Montessori option of schooling. There are so many schools out there, whatever age your child, but the Montessori method is unique, and the benefits numerous. Eleven Steps to Massive Book Exposure Books don’t have the habit of jumping off the shelf and dancing about shouting “here I am, come and get me”. They need serious promotion. Here are eleven steps to ensuring your book gets the exposure it deserves. How To Love Your Kids There will always be times when our children push the boundaries too far. This is how they learn right from wrong, and how they exercise their free will. All very well, but for parents it can be frustrating and difficult. What do you do when you're at the end of your tether? Raising Kids Who Are Popular With Their Peers There are ways that parents can raise their children to be popular with their peers that don't involve buying them the latest gizmos like fashionable clothes or electronic games.

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