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Bullying is a common enough word these days – but what does it actually mean? Although it is very common and can happen anywhere, we don’t always se...

Bullying is a common enough word these days – but what does it actually mean? Although it is very common and can happen anywhere, we don’t always se...

As the summer eases into August, children must prepare for their journey back to school. Moving on from preschool to primary school can be daunting for children...

While secondary students are now finishing up their school year (or preparing for exams), primary school still has a month to go. It’s around this time of...

Taking our time when it comes to ‘time’ Positive Parenting  ); With Christmas decorations all around the city and county weeks in advance, many of us parents get the same question day after day: “When is Santa coming? Is it tomorrow?” How do we help our children understand how much time is left until the coveted gifts arrive? “Time” is an abstract idea. We adults have learned to be comfortable with it, but children appreciate time a different way. Little ones understand time relati...

Christmas shopping ideas for kids Positive parenting  ); With the festive season fast approaching, shopping for Christmas gifts during a pandemic will surely be challenging. You might be feeling hard-pressed to buy expensive gifts for your little ones. Just remember: the more expensive toy is usually not the best toy. As parents, we know how important play is for our child’s health and development. Toys can have an important role in play. But how much do we know about the toys our childre...