Self-esteem means liking who you are, and feeling like you’re “ok”. Having high levels of self-esteem is correlated with better outcomes in life – especially for our children. Kids with high self-esteem are more satisfied with life, have better relationships, do better in school, and are physically and mentally healthier. But this doesn’t mean that self-esteem […]

Meal time matters. It’s a widely acknowledged fact. Researchers have found that families that eat their meals together have children who are 35% less likely to engage in disordered eating, 24% more likely to eat healthier foods and 12% less likely to be overweight. Family meals are associated with a variety of positive outcomes for our children. […]

Nothing puts fire into the belly of parents faster than a child being disrespectful. When our kids ignore us, stomp their feet, slam the door, or say “NO!”, it gets under our skin in a way that few other things can. Whether they are toddlers or teens, we want respect – and we want it NOW! I’ve […]

In August, 2016, a 10-year- old girls’ letter to her teacher went viral after she implored the school to let students have boyfriends and girlfriends. During the previous term, staff had spoken to students and discouraged relationships because they were ‘too young’ and they should not display affection at school. The 5 th grade student argued in her […]

Growing up in my house it was the red cordial. One of my friends swears it’s the chocolate. And a relative who will not be named here blames sugar, full stop. She said, and I quote: “Once the kids get some sugar into them, they’re climbing the walls. They go totally hyper. I don’t even want to […]