The (not so) terrible teens
Originally published on Wall Street Journal, the article, What teens need most from their parents, features a…
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Seven ways to help an anxious child
Hannah Dickson spends an hour with Diane Levy 1. Accept logic isn’t the answer They…
That’s a wrap!
Hello from the work week ending 26 May 2017 A bunch of us attended a…
The antidote to bullying
There are two ways to tackle unpleasant behaviour. One is to discourage it with penalties…
Our five kids are in four schools
Over the summer months we quietly slip away from school routines and habits – lazy…
Help! My kids are out of control
Dear Jenny, We are in a panic. For ages we’ve delayed doing anything about our…
Twins – the joys and the challenges
Being a parent of multiples is special. I can’t deny that it feels good to…
A dad and his girls
Bedtime is one of Matt Johnston’s favourite times of day. It’s a time for baths,…
That’s a wrap!
Hello from the work week ending 19 May 2017 Winter is almost upon us! And…
Do our adult kids still need parenting?
There is a popular idea that helping your adult children financially and practically is bad.…