Why Have Good Parents Gone Bad?
Dr Wendy Mogel asked this question when presenting at the Young Minds Conference in Sydney this week. Dr Mogel is an acclaimed clinical psychologist, parenting expert and author of The New York Times best-selling parenting book, The Blessing of a B-Minus. Her presentation explored the ‘new normal’ for today’s parents and she made some practical suggestions for raising self-reliant children and teenagers. Read full article
My Son Doesn’t Want Surprise Gifts This Christmas
This year, there will be no surprises at Christmas time for my six year old son. No, he hasn’t been a ‘naughty boy’ and therefore undeserving of Santa’s generosity. The reason my son will have no surprises is that he will choose all of his presents and be with us when we buy them, in November. They will then be wrapped and put under the Christmas tree. Read full article
I Have a Sensitive Child – a Discipline Dilemma
My husband and I are pretty much chalk and cheese in many ways. Although we have similar values and priorities in life, it’s safe to say we have some pretty different approaches when it comes to parenting. My husband is from a rules-based background where you know what the rules are … I come from a laissez-faire, lead-by-example background where there was so much else going on for my single mother that rules didn’t really enter the equation. Read full article
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