Tag Archives: Parenting

Narcissism, Selfishness and Parenting

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

We all know them.  The narcissistic adults that think the world revolves around them or the selfish parent that is always ditching their children on their friends to go off to file their nails, lunch or other spurious yet, evidently, … Continue reading →

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Dads and Daughters

Posted on June 16, 2013 by

There is much written about the relationship that Dads and Daughters share implicit with information and advice on how to make the most of that relationship and how important it is in helping daughters become women who are strong and … Continue reading →

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Britains Got Talent And So Have Your Kids: Encouraging our children’s talents

Posted on June 8, 2013 by

So this evening is the grand final of this year’s Britain’s Got Talent showdown!  Thousands upon thousands of acts have been put through their paces and the UK will decide this evening who has that special something – that star … Continue reading →

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Little Gems: Friday, 31st May, 2013

Posted on May 31, 2013 by

The best thing about being a parent is the children

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Harvesting Humility: The Hidden Ingredient In Parenting Our Children

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

As we arrive at another Easter day today it seemed pertinent to look at the meaning of humility and the place that this has in our children’s lives today.  In a world that seeks to push individuals forward and emphasises … Continue reading →

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Letting Go, Saying Goodbye and Moving On

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

“All of life is an act of letting go but what hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye” ( Life of Pi)  Yesterday we went to see Life of Pi at the cinema.  Apart from the … Continue reading →

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Hope – Fueling Respect, Responsibility and Love

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

Well tomorrow we’ll officially have four teenagers (aka the Fab4) in the house – yes that’s four emerging adults that the world could judge to be sulky, non-conformist, grumpy, monosyllabic , uncommunicative, untidy and only able to emit sounds akin … Continue reading →

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Why Nagging Doesn’t Work: Raising Responsible Children

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

So they’re bedroom is untidy, their music is blaring out, their friends have left drink cups everywhere, dirty clothes aren’t in the laundry, the lid is off the toothpaste, the toilet isn’t flushed, fresh air hasn’t hit their bedroom in … Continue reading →

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Back to School: Time Management

Posted on September 9, 2012 by

Schools have been back for a few days now and slowly the weight of the term time regime is starting to be felt once again in terms of time management and fitting everything in.  Homework is being set, clubs and … Continue reading →

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Carrot and Stick

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

Yesterday I read the story of a child who against the odds worked his way through the school system from a lad in primary school that misbehaved and was always in trouble in the bottom sets, failing academically, struggling to … Continue reading →

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