The Vital Role of Play in Child Development
To say life as a modern parent is busy is an understatement. Play can often be the last thing on our minds! However, for children, play is not just a leisure activity; it is a crucial aspect of their development. Understanding the vital role of play and how to support it can profoundly impact a […]
The Power of Active Listening in Parenting: Nurturing Connection in Every Conversation
The Power of Active Listening in Parenting: Nurturing Connection in Every Conversation Quite often, when we think we are listening, all we are doing is waiting for a gap for an opportunity to speak back; we use our energy to compose our response or our reply rather than to understand what the other person is […]
Does Peaceful Parenting Work?
Does Peaceful Parenting work? Whenever I speak to people about peaceful parenting I’m often asked, “does peaceful parenting work?”. It’s a fair question. As parents we are bombarded with advice, hints, tips, must do things and things to avoid from the moment we announce a pregnancy. It takes time and mental energy to sift through […]
What is Peaceful Parenting?
What is Peaceful Parenting? Have you heard of peaceful parenting, but not sure what that means? Peaceful parenting, or Kind+Connected Parenting as I prefer to call it, could be dismissed as a fad. But what does it mean and how can our children benefit? Let’s dive in and find out! I would describe Kind+Connected Parenting […]