• March 24, 2024
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Fighting with Siblings

Siblings fighting

  “Mum! You are always defending Sis! She is not your baby anymore…” screams my second sis.   This is still often heard in my own family when the squabbles begin. Sometimes when I’m arguing with mum, I noticed myself saying that too. I know it is never easy playing parent yet it is never […]

  • February 8, 2024
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Supercharging Self-esteem: How to Build Confidence in Children

  Many parents and caregivers want to know how to build confidence in children. After all, confidence is a superpower for kids. It helps them enjoy challenges, take reasonable risks, try new things, make new friends and adjust well to school life. It’s not about feeling better than others, but an inner belief that says, […]

  • September 26, 2023
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5 Tips to Help Children Build Positive Relationships

For children to become well-adjusted, well-rounded individuals, they need a solid foundation that allows them to build positive relationships with others. Being able to communicate their thoughts and emotions effectively can stimulate their cognitive development and critical thinking skills. They’ll also be able to strengthen their connections with their family, friends, teachers, and caregivers, creating […]

  • April 6, 2023
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Raising Resilient and Adaptable Children through Holistic Learning

  There is a growing concern that traditional teaching methods have become inadequate in today’s fast-paced world. Some argue that traditional teaching systems are fixated on facts, figures, and high standardized test scores and not on actual learning itself, leaving children inflexible, passive, and unable to cope with situatshop nfl jerseys best nfl jerseys custom […]

  • January 27, 2023
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Guide to Dealing with Grief & Loss

  What is Grief? The 7 Stages of Grief How Do You Overcome Grief? How to Help Someone with Grief?   You’ll want to bookmark this. Grief is something everyone will go through at some point in their lives. It’s not anything to feel “bad” or “wrong” about. In fact, it can be a positive […]

  • December 29, 2022
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Guide to Preparing Your Child to Make Their Own Decisions

Guide to Preparing Your Child to Make Their Own Decisions

  What school will your teen choose to go to? What friends will they make and what company will they choose to keep?   Our job as parents is to help our children grow up to become responsible adults who can make wise life decisions and contribute meaningfully to society. So how can we safely […]

  • November 18, 2022
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10 Behaviours that Strengthen a Relationship

10 Behaviours that Strengthen a Relationship

  We’ve seen 10 behaviours that destroy a relationship, but what about behaviours that strengthen a relationship? Couples can learn to improve their communication skills and recognise each other’s love languages to build greater trust and intimacy in their relationship. But what does this look like practically?       1 Improving Your Communication Skills […]

  • November 2, 2022
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10 Behaviours that Destroy a Relationship

10 Behaviours that Destroy a Relationship

  Tom and Mary (not their real names) had been married for nearly 30 years and had children together, but they came to us to seek counselling for divorce. During the sessions, it was revealed that they had no conflicts with each other; the only reason they wanted a divorce was because they didn’t feel […]

  • September 15, 2022
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How to Tackle the Dreaded Question Can I Have a Smartphone?

How to Tackle the Dreaded Question Can I Have a Smartphone

  Has your child just popped the dreaded question, “Can I have a smartphone?”   If your child is still in primary school and you’ve chosen not to hand them a smartphone just yet, you’ve joined the ranks of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and top-grossing actress Nicole Kidman.   But many parents opt to give […]

  • July 28, 2022
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4 Warning Signs Couples Should Look Out For in a Relationship

4 Warning Signs Couples Should Look Out For in a Relationship

While every relationship has its own unique challenges, there are four common red flags that may signal your relationship is approaching a crossroads. The good news is: it is still salvageable. Read on to find out how you can patch back your relationship if you agree with any of these four points.     1 […]

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