Do We Have a Blinkered View of Our Children?
Sometimes I think all children have double identities. There’s the ‘at home’ child, the one the parents know and love, and there’s the ‘out in the world’ child, the one that the rest of us see. Here’s what I mean ... Read full article
Playground Speak - It's Out of Line Sometimes
We have three boys and like many other kids, I suspect, they have had a tendency to refer to things they don't like as "gay" or even "retarded". This is playground speak and some people might advise me to just let it go. But I detest this kind of language coming from kids or anyone...language is a tool much stronger than the proverbial "sticks and stones" and I feel strongly that children need to learn about its impact and develop some empathy for people... Read full article
Outdoor Play and Playground Conflict
Several years ago I taught an inner city school in the UK. The sports teachers refused to allow the children to play on the field at recess or lunchtime in case they messed up the field. Instead, several hundred teenagers were crowded onto 4 tennis courts and one small concreted area about the size of two basketball courts. It was like a regulated version of Lord of the Flies Read full article
Coaching Kids to Overcome Playground Conflict
If your child is getting a hard time in the school or preschool playground, don’t despair. This article shares some ways to help conquer the conflict and build their self-esteem at the same time. Five steps to help your child solve problems in the playground. Read full article
Cyber Bullying - How to Beat the 24/7 Bully
Allison Tait writes about some basic tips to keep your child safe from bullying online. It is important to keep informed as a parent and understand the technology that your child is using. Opportunities for your child to be a victim of cyberbullying can be minimised while still allowing your child access to their technology. Read full article
