Words via our Parenting Education Partners, Parent TV From when they’re tiny, our kids have to make decisions. In fact, the amount of decisions they make probably grows at the same rate they do. Sometimes, the maturity with which they weigh up the pros and cons, make a comprehensive cost-benefit a
Words and expertise via our Education Partners, Parent TV Parents often think that our kids are just the bees’ knees. In fact, some of us have a totally inflated sense of how amazing our children are, because they are amazing to us. We made them, so it follows. When we try and tell other people [&
With everyone spending more and more time at home due to recent circumstances, we thought we would share a few ideas that might help you all stay happy and positive during this experience. We think that the most important things to do daily is to enjoy some movement/exercise as a family, natural sun
Words via Parent TV, our Parent & Educator platform. Are your kids feeling worried about coronavirus? Even if they haven’t got a full understanding of the issue, they’re probably picking up on how others in their community are feeling, acting and talking about it. This incomplete understandi
This Thursday at Coomera Clubhouse, we are welcoming Erin from Calm Kidz Yoga. Erin will introduce the practice of Yoga to the children in a fun, light-hearted way that the children are sure to love! We wanted to ask Erin a few questions about Yoga including how the classes run, what’s involve
Written by our contributor, Ellen Perkins It’s our job as parents to protect our children and help them grow into happy, confident adults. We make almost all the decisions for them when they are small, to ensure their safety and wellbeing. But as they grow, they will need to start making happy and
This post was written by ParentTV psychologist Dr Jodie Lowinger Every child has meltdowns or throws tantrums from time to time. Your child may become upset for a number of reasons whether it be anxiety or simply not getting their way. As a parent or caregiver, it is not your job to ensure that your
Words via Parent TV. Sleep. It is right up there with feeding as one of the most stressful and guilt-inducing issues for parents. While parents stress over whether kids get enough veggies or eat too many chicken nuggets, they also stress over whether bedtime habits are causing more harm than good. L
Written by ParentTV expert Dr Jodie Lowinger, via Parent TV. 10-20 percent of school-aged children experience anxiety. Anxiety can make children miss out on school, social activities and sleep. As a parent, it can be frustrating to watch your child suffer and you may often feel overcome with a feeli
Words via ParentTV. Sometimes it can be hard for adults to manage big emotions, let alone children who are still learning how to identify and regulate their feelings. Kids can easily get overwhelmed by their emotions, which can lead to outbursts or meltdowns. These situations are usually exacerbated