Video : Disciplining with heart : a balance of compassion and firmness Watch Carol discuss how to discipline with heart – what it is and how to do it. An approach that combines compassion and firmness in equal measure, so that children get to feel heard and respected, while at the same time learn from the consequences of their choices. Instead of constantly nagging and feeling frustrated, when we discipline with heart something...
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Video : Responsibility Carol talks about responsibility and how the word literally means the ‘ability’ to ‘respond’, and that by encouraging children by giving them plenty of choices and consequences, they can easily learn to become responsible. “I like to break the word into two, to remind myself that responsibility really is about our ability to respond. As parents, we’d like our children to have...
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Discipline with heart – compassion wins co-operation Wouldn’t it be great to shout at our kids less, while actually getting them to co-operate more? Instead of constantly nagging and feeling frustrated, when we discipline with heart something magical happens. With less effort, we achieve more! It’s an approach that relates to your child’s (as well as your own) feelings, while speaking clearly and firmly about what’s expected at...
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10 Reasons why games are more important than you think! One of the easiest and fastest ways for grown-ups to feel like kids again is to play games with them. It turns out playing games are actually really good for us and our kids. Here’s why: 1. Promotes family fun and togetherness Game playing naturally connect us with others, giving us a chance to be together in a “present-moment” way. By having regular ‘game...
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Want to raise happy,expressive and confident kids? Need to understand, appreciate and help them deal with their emotions? Tired of constantly nagging or threatening to get their co-operation? Then the ParentMagic book is for you!
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