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Parenting and Children 1

September 25th, 2012 by Sheila

Parenting is the hardest job we ever do and we come into it with no parenting tips or support more →

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Positive Parenting 0

June 27th, 2011 by Sheila Positive Parenting

Positive Parenting is about treating your child with respect, listening to their point of view and giving them a sense of being understood. It is about noticing what they have done (rather than what they have not done) and remembering to tell them. more →

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Are your children driving you wild? 0

June 25th, 2011 by Sheila Are your children driving you wild?

Many parents have difficulty in dealing with behaviour that challenges them; so I invite you to deal with it differently this week. more →

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Developing a stronger sense of self is crucial for a Parent 1

June 25th, 2011 by Sheila Developing a stronger sense of self is crucial for a Parent

Let’s look at increasing your Self Esteem. The more you raise your own self esteem, the more you will raise your child’s.

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Top 10 Parenting Tips to survive the Summer Holidays! 0

June 4th, 2011 by Sheila Top 10 Parenting Tips to survive the Summer Holidays!

The holidays have begun for many this weekend and what can we do to ensure it’s a happy time within the family?

Here are my 10 ten parenting tips: more →

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Positive Relationships in the Family 0

May 20th, 2011 by Sheila Positive Relationships in the Family

The first of 5 Superb short dvd’s on how to build Positive Relationships in the family – and guess what: It starts with you!

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Top 10 Tips for Positive Parenting 0

May 16th, 2011 by Sheila Top 10 Tips for Positive Parenting

Positive Parenting

A different kind of parenting that teaches responsibility, builds self-esteem and ensures they feel loved. The following ten tips will help you use methods that have been proven to provide children with a sense of well-being and security. more →

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Have you a child preparing for the Junior Cert or Leaving Cert? 0

April 30th, 2011 by Sheila Have you a child preparing for the Junior Cert or Leaving Cert?

Facing your first (or second) big exam is a major challenge for son or daughter and there are things you can do to help and support more →

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Let your toddler explore – that is how they learn 0

April 27th, 2011 by Sheila Let your toddler explore – that is how they learn

Young children need to move around and explore to learn, interesting article about the importance of letting them! http://alturl.com/yz3np

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Raise a Competent and Confident Child who is Responsible 0

April 6th, 2011 by Sheila Raise a Competent and Confident Child who is Responsible

Watch this two minute video and laugh as you recognise yourself!   The Mum Song

The weekends are an opportunity to take time to show your child a new task . Thereafter, they are more independent and your life is a little easier. Because children become remarkably responsible; when given responsibility; as long as there is an absence of criticism. more →

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