I am a real advocate of families sitting down and eating together as it creates a bond, a connection and makes life fun. Kids can chat about their day, their worries or just spend time with you, and you can share your life with them in a easy and natural way simply through sitting down […]
I bet you’ve had your child ask you many times to read a book or play a game and I bet you’ve said, “In a minute.” This usually sets you up to forget the request and you may end up not doing what you told your child you would do, which damages your relationship and […]
I’ve been writing some new articles for an online magazine in the States this week and one simple idea to engage, connect and stay bonded with your kids is to……. Talk With Them, Not At Them. Many parents I work with make the mistake of talking at their kids instead of with them – one […]
I’ve had a busy day chatting to various radio stations around the UK about the new survey conducted by Harvester Restaurants that ONLY 30% of UK families eat dinner together every night ? Do you find the time to eat together ? If you are struggling to find a regular time to sit down and […]
I am a real advocate of families sitting down and eating together as it creates a bond, a connection and makes life fun. Kids can chat about their day, their worries or just spend time with you, and you can share your life with them in a easy and natural way simply through sitting down […]
“There’s a lot of sitting around eating and watching TV over the Christmas period, so family and fitness experts provide ideas on how to keep the whole family active and entertained while the telly’s switched off. Thoughts of Christmas don’t exactly conjure up images of exercising, watching what you eat and looking after the […]
Family History Month is a great opportunity to learn about your heritage while making new memories with your family. Here are some great ideas to inspire you from creating a family scrapbook to looking up the meaning to your surname. http://www.archives.com/blog/industry-news/family-history-month-2011.html
I’ve just discovered this super site Blog For Family Dinner from exploring Twitter. Come and join in ……. “We often hear about the long-term benefits of family dinner. Nonetheless, as busy parents, it can be hard to think about health and social benefits that are far down the road when you are just trying to […]
As a Parent Coach and mum of two grown up children I am often shocked, distressed and searching for ways to help our society move towards a better future where children can grow up safe, well balanced and with a purpose in life. Free from despair, anger, drugs and hopelessness. I am not a politician and it […]
A major part of bringing up kids is learning how to talk with and to your children. The way you talk to your child teaches them how to talk to others. Here are some simple but really effective talking tips to try out with your kids: Connect before you direct Before giving your child directions, […]
I am a real advocate of families eating together as it’s a really simple way to catch up on everyone’s day, everyone’s news , it’s a place to air your grumbles, your niggles , your worries or your celebrations. So commit to perhaps just sitting down once a week and build traditions and memories that last a […]
