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Gender Stereotyping is Learned.

Why boys should be allowed to play with dolls and why Frozen and Elsa are for everyone. I receive a lot of questions from parents...

Why is my child having so many tantrums after school?

When my child comes home from school it is like a switch has been flicked, he is angry and aggressive. He becomes frustrated easily and...

What Should I Do When My Daughter Hits Me or the Baby?

Any suggestions for how to address hitting? My daughter (3) is a very sensitive child and we are struggling with her hitting me and her...

Is it okay to breastfeed my toddler when she is having a tantrum?

Here was your question... "When my 16 month old is upset or frustrated she will pull at my top and sign for milk. I know that if I feed...

Parenting a child who is shy.

Why I don't like shy as a label for children, and what to do when someone calls your child "shy." You might have realised by now... I am...

How to talk to children about death.

Where has nana gone? When is she coming back? Dr Kimberley Bennett (PsyD in Child, Adolescent and Educational Psychology) Many of you...

Starting Childcare during the Global Pandemic of Covid-19

How can we support babies and children who are starting childcare, school or daycare during the global pandemic. As a result of various...

How do I talk to my child about Santa?

Parents often wonder if they should be "honest" with their child about whether or not Santa is "real." In this blog post I share some...

How to Use Time-In Instead of Time-Out

We have all heard a lot about Time out, but more and more families are interested in a more connected approach to parenting. So how do we...