This has been reproduced with permission. Copyright remains with the Family Resiliency Centre, University of Illinois. A Child Who is…
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Here’s a Downside of Honesty with Children
When our kids were younger, I’m sure I told them a few white lies, you know, things like telling them…
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To bully, ‘bystand’ or ‘upstand’? This is the question that adolescents who witness bullying behaviour are processing at the time…
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Inspiration – A Teacher’s Belief Helps an Angry Child
Vince had compliance and anger issues but we had made significant strides in our first year together. Vince was an…
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You’re Only Ever as Happy as Your Unhappiest Child
Last year, my twelve year old son went through a tough time at school. It happened in grade six, his…
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Why Plain Talk in Sex Education is Best for Children
Opinion: In fields such as gender, sexuality and sexual health, it is a given that sex education must begin early…
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8 Ideas – Helping Your Child Settle Into School
For some parents, it’s one of the hardest goodbyes – the day when you leave your five year old at…
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How You Praise Your Toddler Has a Lasting Impact
In a study that is the first of its kind, researchers observing real-world parent-child interactions have shown the lasting effect…
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Violence in Video Games – What Parents Need to Know
Although strongly challenged by well-credentialed researchers of the opposing view, a considerable body of research supports the view that children’s…
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Tuning Into Kids – Parent Education Courses
What is Tuning Into Kids? This is a parent education course designed by Dr Sophie Havighurst and Ann Harley, trialled…
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