Tantrums are a normal part of growing up - not a sign of bad behaviour or bad parenting. In this post, we explore why tantrums happen, what’s really going on in your child’s brain during a meltdown and how you can respond calmly and effectively. Learn simple, empathetic ways to manage tantrums and support your child’s emotions.

Struggling with a child who just won’t listen? You’re not alone. Learn simple, positive strategies to get your child’s attention, reduce repetition and stay calm when communication breaks down. Discover how small shifts in what you say - and how you say it - can make a big difference.

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual and most of us end up blending what we learned in childhood with our own instincts. There are four main parenting styles - authoritative, authoritarian, permissive and uninvolved - each influencing children’s behaviour and development in different ways. While authoritarian or permissive approaches can create challenges in the long run, authoritative parenting stands out for its balance of warmth, boundaries and high expectations.

If it feels like your child doesn’t listen when you say no, you’re not alone. Simply saying “no” often isn’t enough - children need clarity, consistency and guidance on what they can do. In this post, you’ll learn why “no” doesn’t always work, and practical ways to set boundaries that your child will actually hear.

When we talk about raising emotionally healthy children, one of the key skills we’re really talking about is self-regulation - a child’s ability to notice, manage and respond to their feelings in healthy ways. But self-regulation doesn’t just appear overnight. So how do we actually teach these skills?

As parents, we often face moments when it feels like our children have selective listening. Whether amid the chaos of getting ready for...

Find out why your child’s meltdown isn’t the end of the world (and how you can help them cope) without losing your cool.

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was some sort of manual that said “these are the rules children need and this is how to make them follow them"?

We've all been there. You've asked them six times to put their shoes on and still they're dancing round the hallway without a care in the...