What temperament traits does your child have?
By Britta Marsh on 21 Feb 2019
When it comes to personality, not all children are created equal. As a mother of three, it often strikes me how different my children are. I have Chalk and Cheese then number…
How to connect more with your kids when you work full time
By Britta Marsh on 29 Jan 2019
This post was written by ParentTV expert Dr Justin Coulson Every time we say “yes” to something, we are forced to say “no” to everything else. Whether due to financial…
Connecting with your kids in micro-moments
By Britta Marsh on 23 Jan 2019
This article was written by ParentTV expert Maggie Dent Most parents would never question that they love their children wholeheartedly – even when their little darling has drawn a lipstick picture…
Why Mums need to stay connected to their tween boys
By Britta Marsh on 18 Jan 2019
As a sole mother to two boys, I often worry about how to help guide my boys through their transition to manhood. After all, I don’t know what it’s like…
Are you a research-guided parent or a gut-feeling parent?
By Britta Marsh on 16 Jan 2019
Parents often joke about how there is no manual for parenting, that we are thrown in the deep end when our child is born. But this statement, while amusing, is…
Are You Making Your Child An Emotional Eater?
By Britta Marsh on 11 Jan 2019
After having two fairly good eaters, I struggle with my third child who has always been a bit fussier. What I consider a “grazer” by nature, she is constantly demanding…
Is Your 7 Year Old a Bit Rude and Cray Cray? … Find Out Why Here
By Sam Jockel on 9 Jan 2019
So our seven year old daughter has been going through a bit of a “phase” recently. Argumentative, back-chatting, highly emotional in some of her reactions, sour puss faces etc. I…
The importance of family traditions
By Britta Marsh on 22 Dec 2018
This post was written by psychologist Dr Justin Coulson “Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. They help us define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable and safe in…
How do you grow up grateful kids?
By Britta Marsh on 20 Dec 2018
This post was written by psychologist Dr Vanessa Lapointe It’s the time of year when parents start talking about gratefulness and appreciation. As in, “Do my children appreciate all they…
Can the use of informational statements change children’s behaviour?
By Britta Marsh on 3 Dec 2018
My five year old daughter is very strong willed and we engage in power struggles daily. It happens over the littlest things - brushing teeth, food, packing up toys etc…