November 30, 2014
As children grow they’ll come across problems they need to sort out themselves. You won’t always be there to give your child advice, but you can help him develop skills and strategies so he can solve problems on his own.
Your child is learning to interact with the world. Here’s advice to help you communicate, stay connected and build your relationship with your child.
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November 30, 2014
Learning how to make and keep friends is an important part of growing up for your child. Having friends is good for children’s self-esteem, wellbeing and ability to get along with others. Here are some frequently asked questions about children’s friendships.November 30, 2014
Some routine is helpful for all families. It helps you get through the things that need to be done each day, and can also build your family bonds. A good routine caters to the needs of all family members.November 30, 2014
Good family relationships help your child feel secure and loved. This is what children need to learn and grow.November 30, 2014
Talking and listening to children does lots of important things. It improves your bond with them, and encourages them to listen to you. It helps them to form relationships and to build self-esteem.November 30, 2014
Children learn how to talk and listen as they grow and develop. Positive talking and listening is about taking turns, speaking politely, not interrupting and not talking back.November 30, 2014
Your child is starting to care about fitting into a wider social world now, and you can help her. While she might seem grown up as she heads off to school, her family relationships are still the biggest factor in her development.November 30, 2014
Active listening can be a powerful tool to improve communication and build a positive relationship with your child.November 30, 2014
Some conflicts are a fact of life. After all, children are still learning how to get along. When they do happen, the main thing is to stop the children before somebody gets hurt or goes too far. Then it’s time to help them deal with the issues in a constructive way.November 30, 2014
How things go at home in the morning can set the tone for the day ahead. Children who arrive at school feeling calm, relaxed, fed and ready can make the most of the first few hours of the day.Pages
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November 30, 2014
Good family relationships help your child feel secure and loved. This is what children need to learn and grow.November 30, 2014
Talking and listening to children does lots of important things. It improves your bond with them, and encourages them to listen to you. It helps them to form relationships and to build self-esteem.November 30, 2014
Some routine is helpful for all families. It helps you get through the things that need to be done each day, and can also build your family bonds. A good routine caters to the needs of all family members.November 30, 2014
If your child is having problems in school – academic, social or behavioural – one of the most important things you can do is to form a strong working alliance with your child’s teacher. Here are some ideas to get you started.November 30, 2014
Children learn how to talk and listen as they grow and develop. Positive talking and listening is about taking turns, speaking politely, not interrupting and not talking back.November 30, 2014
Some conflicts are a fact of life. After all, children are still learning how to get along. When they do happen, the main thing is to stop the children before somebody gets hurt or goes too far. Then it’s time to help them deal with the issues in a constructive way.November 30, 2014
Try these tips to encourage the behaviour you want in your child.November 30, 2014
Active listening can be a powerful tool to improve communication and build a positive relationship with your child.November 30, 2014
Praise and encouragement helps your child to feel good about herself, and boosts her self-esteem.November 30, 2014
It’s normal for you and your child to feel uncomfortable talking about tough topics such as divorce, illness, death, adoption, sex and world disasters.Pages
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