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Happier Homework 0

November 19th, 2012 by Sheila

Do your children resist the homework and do you find yourself getting stressed? more →

Tags: Child behaviour, Help Parents, Homework, School

Posted in: Catch Them being good not bad, difficult behaviour, Education, School

First Day at Primary School 0

July 14th, 2011 by Sheila

The First day at School is a milestone for any child and parent. Practical Parenting tips to ensure its success and that your child will settle well. more →

Tags: child, Child behaviour, Education, encouraging independence, First Day at School, Parenting, parenting skills, parenting support, Positive Parenting, Practical Parenting Tips, Raising Children, School, Starting School Tips

Posted in: Education, encouraging responsibility, Family relationships and feelings, First Day at School, good parenting skills, Help with Children, help your child be independent, help your child be more responsible, parenting support, School, School Mornings, Sleep, Starting School, Uncategorized, Working Parents Groups

Homework/Study Struggles? No more! 0

June 25th, 2011 by Sheila

If you have Homework struggles with your child, this article has some practical tips and skills to help more →

Tags: child, Child behaviour, Children's challenging behaviours, confidence, Education, encouraging independence, Help for Children, Help Parents, help your child be responsible, Parenting, parenting skills, parenting support, parenting teenagers, parenting teens, Positive Parenting, Practical Parenting Tips, School, Starting School Tips, teaching responsibility, Teenagers, Working Parents

Posted in: Catch Them being good not bad, Childrens Behaviour, competence, confidence, difficult behaviour, Education, encouraging responsibility, Engaging your child's cooperation, Family relationships and feelings, good parenting skills, Help with Children, help your child be independent, help your child be more responsible, Manage conflict, manage difficult behaviour, Managing challenging behaviour, managing tantrums, parent coach, parenting support, School, self esteem, stress, Teenagers, Uncategorized, Working Parents Groups

Leaving Cert and Junior Cert starting now 0

June 8th, 2011 by Sheila

See the Irish Times article from todays paper about the beginning of the Leaving and Junior Cert more →

Tags: Education, Junior Cert, Junior certificate, Leaving Cert, Parenting, parenting support, parenting teens, Positive Parenting, School, Stress, Teenagers

Posted in: Education, encouraging responsibility, Help with Children, School, stress, Teenagers

Bullying: Practical Parenting tips to help prevent bullying 0

June 4th, 2011 by Sheila

Short video on practical parenting tips to help prevent bullying:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pERCR1Tb68

Tags: Children's challenging behaviours, confidence, Help for Children, Help Parents, Parenting, parenting support, Positive Parenting, Practical Parenting Tips, School, self esteem, Stress

Posted in: bad behaviour, Childrens Behaviour, confidence, difficult behaviour, good parenting skills, Help with Children, parenting support, School, School Mornings, school refuser, self esteem

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

April 30th, 2011 by Sheila

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 →

Tags: Children's challenging behaviours, College Exams, confidence, Education, encouragement, Help Parents, Junior Cert, Junior certificate, Leaving Cert, Leaving cert. results, Parenting, parenting support, parenting teenagers, Practical Parenting Tips, School, Stress, teaching responsibility

Posted in: Catch Them being good not bad, Childrens Behaviour, difficult behaviour, encouraging responsibility, Family relationships and feelings, good parenting skills, Help with Children, help your child be more responsible, Manage conflict, parenting support, School, stress, Teenagers, Working Parents Groups

Practical tips for a smooth Back to School transition 0

September 2nd, 2010 by Sheila

Going back to school can create a lot of stress in the family home that can be avoided with establishing a good routine for the mornings and after school. Here are some tips to help reduce stress on school mornings and create a calmer home. more →

Tags: Education, First Day at School, learn, School, Starting School Tips

Posted in: First Day at School, School Mornings, Starting School

Leaving Cert. Results 6

August 3rd, 2010 by Sheila

As a parent of one of the 50,000+ Leaving Cert students; I have been observing the highs and lows of these important days. Last year, I accompanied my daughter to School and saw students elated, subdued or devastated as they opened read their results. more →

Tags: Leaving cert. results, parenting teens, School

Posted in: Communication, Feelings, Peer Pressure

Take the stress out of school mornings 0

June 22nd, 2010 by Sheila

Many families experience problems rushing children out to school in the mornings. There is so much to be done. If it is not working, maybe it is time to try something different. This is what worked for me. Find the right time to talk with your child and explain that things need to change. more →

Tags: mornings, School

Posted in: School Mornings

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