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Discos & Teenagers 0

February 1st, 2013 by Sheila

Parenting Teenagers

I remember the excitement of going to my first few discos with friends, the endless conversations with the girls, looking forward to the night, and planning what to wear was a big part of it more →

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Posted in: teenage parenting, Uncategorized

Positive Parenting with your Teenager 0

January 3rd, 2013 by Sheila

Parenting Teens is not easy but there are things you can do that make a difference. more →

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Posted in: Boundaries, Catch Them being good not bad, difficult behaviour, Family relationships and feelings, manage difficult behaviour, Managing challenging behaviour, parenting support, Teenagers

Junior Cert Night 1

September 11th, 2012 by Sheila

The Junior Certificate results are out shortly and the newspapers will highlight again the problem of underage drinking. more →

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Posted in: Boundaries, Communication, encouraging responsibility, good parenting skills, Peer Pressure, Teenagers

Teens & Alcohol 1

July 6th, 2012 by Sheila

As the parent of teenage girls I am aware of the dangers of teenage drinking. more →

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Posted in: Boundaries, Communication, difficult behaviour, Education, good parenting skills, Manage conflict, parent coach, Peer Pressure, Teenagers

Proactive Parenting 0

July 2nd, 2012 by Sheila

I just encountered a woman at the supermarket, trying to do a large weekly shop with two toddlers, who seems to be managing well and it reminded me of the importance of being PROACTIVE in our parenting. more →

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Posted in: bad behaviour, Childrens Behaviour, difficult behaviour, good parenting skills, Help with Children, manage difficult behaviour, Managing challenging behaviour, Managing Stress, parent coach

Good Parenting is about how I relate to self & others 0

July 3rd, 2011 by Sheila Good Parenting is about how I relate to self & others

Observe my responses and if they are defensive – it’s an offortunity to explore and an invitation to change more →

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Posted in: confidence, difficult behaviour, Engaging your child's cooperation, Family relationships and feelings, good parenting skills, Help with Children, lose temper, parent coach, parenting support, Parents adjustments, self esteem, stress, Uncategorized, Working Parents Groups

Celebrity Culture and your Teenager 0

June 27th, 2011 by Sheila Celebrity Culture and your Teenager

A look at any newsagent will confirm the popularity of celebrities for our young people.  The  ‘celebrity culture’ means our teenagers are targeted by TV shows, soap’s, magazines and movies. more →

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Posted in: Boundaries, Communication, Feelings, good parenting skills, Help with Children, Manage conflict, parenting support, Peer Pressure, self esteem, Teenagers, Working Parents Groups

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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Posted in: bad behaviour, Boundaries, Catch Them being good not bad, Catch Them being good not bad, Childrens Behaviour, Communication, competence, confidence, difficult behaviour, encouraging responsibility, Engaging your child's cooperation, Family relationships and feelings, Feelings, help your child be independent, help your child be more responsible, Manage conflict, manage difficult behaviour, Managing challenging behaviour, School, squabbling, Teenagers, Working Parents Groups

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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Some Discipline Tips 1

June 25th, 2011 by Sheila Some Discipline Tips

All Discipline begins with the Parent more →

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