Don’t take your child’s emotions personally
By ParentTV on 16 Oct 2019
“It’s not fair! I never get to do anything and you get to do whatever you want!” My 11 year old stormed off into his room, slammed the door, continuing…
What parents need to know about child protection
By ParentTV on 9 Oct 2019
Have you ever made your child kiss a family member goodbye when they don’t want to? Does your child know the correct, English-language names for their body parts? Do you…
The importance of letting kids feel uncomfortable feelings
By ParentTV on 3 Oct 2019
It can be incredibly difficult for parents to see their kids struggle with anything, even when it is their own emotions. However, it is important for parents to step back…
No friends is no fun: How to help kids make and keep friends
By ParentTV on 30 Sep 2019
For kids, the whole process of finding, making and keeping friends can be really challenging. Who are we kidding, it’s hard for adults, too, right? But for little people, the…
Short Film “Just Breathe” Helps Kids Process Their Emotions
By ParentTV on 24 Sep 2019
My kids suffer massively from overwhelm. Maybe it’s a family trait because I do too. I’ve discovered the incredible benefits of meditation, and now my feelings of overwhelm are less…
When kids start swearing…
By ParentTV on 20 Sep 2019
Swearing these days is a lot less taboo than it was a couple of decades ago. Most adult TV shows and movies use explicit language freely, as do comedians and…
10 Strategies For Parenting an Anxious Child
By ParentTV on 5 Sep 2019
This post was written by ParentTV expert Dr Jodie Lowinger 10-20 percent of school-aged children experience anxiety. Anxiety can make children miss out on school, social activities and sleep. As…
How Important Is Reading To Your Child for School Readiness?
By ParentTV on 29 Aug 2019
As a busy parent it can be hard to build reading to your child daily into your routine, but research shows it has numerous important benefits to childhood development. Not…
Learning their limits: Why you need to let your child take physical risks
By ParentTV on 20 Aug 2019
Picture this: You’re at the park, and your four-year-old has taken their balance bike to the top of the hill. They’re gazing down the path, and smiling to themselves. You…
Problematic Sexual Behaviour in Children
By ParentTV on 13 Aug 2019
A national study from the University of South Australia has uncovered an increase in reports of children under the age of ten exhibiting problematic sexual behaviour towards each other, and…