An Internet Contract for families: teaching our kids to play safe
As our kids are beginning to interact online and use the internet at an increasingly younger age, it becomes imperative that we as parents manage
August 6, 2012 28 Comments
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Bring on the Olympics: I am raising children!
So as I sit here at the end of just another day as a work at home mum watching all these super fit, buffed, fast
July 31, 2012 19 Comments
Presentation on Parenting with Technology and the online world
After some really enjoyable presentations at some schools recently, I have decided to put on a free presentation (gold coin donation) for any readers
July 29, 2012 1 Comment
This weeks best parenting advice: breathe, flex and keep moving
Parenting advice is everywhere, some of it helpful and some of it not so much. The best advice is often that which aims to improve
July 24, 2012 24 Comments
To friend or not to friend: should parents and their kids be Facebook friends?
To friend or not to friend….is this a facebook dilemma for parents…or is it a no brainer? Many people ask me whether they should insist
July 16, 2012 32 Comments
Not hearing, listening: learning to listen to connect with our kids
As parents it is our role to give advice, to solve problems to answer questions and to be a guiding light. But sometimes our kids
July 9, 2012 23 Comments
The positive role of technology: why parents should embrace the online world
Technology, the Internet and our children’s engagement with the online world have lead to many favourable advancements and developments for our children as well as
July 3, 2012 30 Comments
The Role of the Bystander : Give Kids the Skills to Say No To Bullying
Do you know what your children would do if they were to witness a bullying incident? Would they speak up, intervene, join in, turn away
June 25, 2012 23 Comments
My 3 top tips for preventing the toddler tantrum
What is the best way to control a toddler? How can I stop my child from throwing a tantrum? Why wont my child listen? I
June 18, 2012 16 Comments
So many mean kids: why parents need to go back to basics
Why are some kids showing disregard for others, society and the laws? What is it that we are doing differently that allows children to think
June 11, 2012 10 Comments
Why we need to Say No To Bullying: an interview with Dylan
The thought of one of our children being bullied, either verbally, physically or covertly, is something that will always remain one of the greatest concerns
June 4, 2012 23 Comments
Technology, time limits and getting it right for our kids
Do your kids get angry when you ask them to get off the computer, turn off the xbox, give someone else a turn of the
May 29, 2012 20 Comments
Your Digital Footprint: How to preserve your kids online reputation
The moment we start using a computer, whether it be to log in to facebook, read a blog, book a flight, buy groceries, do the
May 21, 2012 12 Comments
Risk Taking Behaviour: from the Toddler to the Teenager
At just 8 months of age my youngest boy has a few bruises and bumps to show for his dare devil antics as he tries
May 15, 2012 8 Comments
The Modern Parent: now personally helping families in the modern world
Welcome to the new look Modern Parent! I hope you like my fresh new design that incorporates my desire to continue to help guide families
May 8, 2012 10 Comments
Birth Order: What happens when it gets rejigged?
Do you ever think about birth order and the roles and personality traits that accompany your childrens chronological entrance into the world? Does birth order
April 18, 2012 14 Comments
Public versus Private: Technology blurs the lines for our kids
The children of today are really no different to those of years gone by. They want to hang out with their mates, they want to
April 11, 2012 6 Comments
Playing a new game: Why parents must keep up with technology
Why do we need to understand the technology that our kids are immersed in? The reason is simply that. It is their world, and like
March 13, 2012 26 Comments
Parenting with illness: the importance of help and support
Being sick really isn’t any fun at all. And being sick when you have other little (or big) people you are responsible for is even
February 28, 2012 18 Comments
The Help: Some lessons for us all (and a giveaway!)
I recently found myself giving in and watching the movie “The Help” as despite having a copy of the book by my bedside table I
February 21, 2012 18 Comments
Grief to Me
There are many similiarities in the way people deal with grief, but overwhelmingly, grief is a very individual experience. Lately I have heard many people asking for advice on how
February 14, 2012 29 Comments
I dont care if you smack or breastfeed: What really makes for great parents
As parents it seems there are 2 things most of us are pretty good at, and that is feeling guilty and judging, both ourselves and
February 7, 2012 26 Comments
3 ways to get children to cooperate: cues to better behaviour
There is nothing more frustrating than a toddler or young child that put ups the same arguments, procrastinations, tantrums and refusals in order to avoid
January 23, 2012 10 Comments
The Perils of Perfectionism: how you can help when being perfect isn’t good enough
Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing perfectly. In life we should strive for success, aspire to do great things and be conscious
January 17, 2012 16 Comments
The Best Modern Parent Reads of 2011
As I approach my one year blogiversary, it still kind of amazes me that it was only this time last year that I actually read
January 10, 2012 2 Comments
A Christmas message from The Modern Parent
Well it ain’t no message from the Queen but the picture above pretty much sums up all that I wish for myself, my friends my family and
December 24, 2011 4 Comments
5 Ways to build a connection with your child despite your busy lifestyle
After a busy week unpacking a house, preparing for a 10th birthday and recovering from my husbands 40th, it is now time to get back to
December 13, 2011 3 Comments
The best ages and stages of our childrens development
What is your favourite stage of a child’s development? Recently I have found myself saying to a lot of parents of babies and children of
December 5, 2011 5 Comments
Why we should let the village raise the child
It takes a village to raise a child? Or so the African proverb tells us. Whilst this may still be the case in many parts
November 15, 2011 41 Comments
Reigning in our kids language: keeping things in perspective
I started thinking about the way my children speak upon hearing my 2 year old, yes 2 year old, refer to something as “sick”…meaning good,
October 28, 2011 14 Comments
Grief, birthdays and remembering
I struggled with a title for this post and also about the content as well. It could have been about friendships and how they have helped me
October 17, 2011 13 Comments
8 ways to improve assertiveness, for parents and their children
Assertiveness. Something we all need but something that doesn’t always come naturally. In my last post we looked at the importance of assertiveness, what it
October 13, 2011 3 Comments
How assertive are you? The importance of assertiveness for parent and child
What does it mean to be assertive? How Assertive are you? Why is assertiveness so important? How can being a more assertive parent make for
October 7, 2011 10 Comments
20 dinner table conversation starters: connecting with our kids
Last week we looked at ways to improve the communication between ourselves and our kids. We looked at some different strategies to hopefully avoid the one
September 27, 2011 3 Comments
Communicating with our kids: getting more than one word answers
How do you get more than one word answers from your kids? How do you get them to engage in a conversation rather than respond
September 21, 2011 17 Comments
Effective Praise in Parenting
This weeks Cherishing the Cherubs project focuses on Praise. Praise and positive reinforcement is a crucial element in providing our children with much that they
September 12, 2011 14 Comments
What’s the worst that can happen? A strategy for dealing with stress
As a parent we often find ourselves in stressful situations. In a matter of seconds, relative peace can turn into a cacophony of chaos and
September 1, 2011 15 Comments
Remembering Ava
Last week I linked up with Naomi from Seven Cherubs for her series on “Cherishing the Cherubs” and we looked at Recording aspects of our childrens
August 29, 2011 19 Comments
Would you dob on your own child?
How far would you go to teach your child a lesson? The recent riots in the UK led to the revelation that a mother, on
August 18, 2011 10 Comments
Advice to live by: for new parents and old
As I approach that time again (yes giving birth), it has led me to reflect on some of the advice that is usually offered as
August 12, 2011 18 Comments