The Emotional Child

Stopping Bullying Before It Begins: Part 1

April 26, 2010

Today we continue our series on bullying with Amanda of Learn to be Buddies, looking at strategies to stop bullying before it begins. To help prevent our children from bullying others we need to do two things: Help them learn how their behaviour can effect others Help them get what they need in socially appropriate [...]

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Does bullying begin at preschool?

April 18, 2010

Today I would like to introduce you to Amanda Gray of Learn to be Buddies, who has contributed a number of posts for our bullying series. In this series we hope to focus on strategies for stopping bullying before it begins and looking at ways to bully-proof our kids. Does bullying begin at preschool? There [...]

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I Really, Really Completely Need an Actual Guinea Pig

April 12, 2010

Do you ever feel like the universe is conspiring to tell you something? First, Immy fell in love with this Charlie and Lola book which we borrowed from the library. Note the main theme of the story. Then we visited a petting farm where Immy L♥VED feeding and patting the rabbits…… and the guinea pigs…Add [...]

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Protecting our Kids: Bullying

April 11, 2010

Three plead not guilty in school bullying case which led to Phoebe Prince’s suicide – News.com.au One in 10 teens cyberbullied every few weeks – The Daily Telegraph A ‘watershed’ case in school bullying? – USA TodayHeadlines like this concern me. Bullying is a big problem for school aged children and teens. Whilst I realise [...]

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A Fine Line

February 6, 2010

Image: Clearly Ambiguous A friend’s four year old has recently started kindergarten, as have so many others. This little girl is quite shy and anxious and my friend was concerned that she would find it difficult to settle in even though she had previously attended child care (where she experienced ongoing settling issues). The teachers [...]

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers: 6 Strategies for Dealing with Toddler Tantrums

January 13, 2010

Although still a month away, I think that I can safely say that the tantrums most commonly associated with two year olds have most definitely arrived in our household. This past week has seen the metamorphosis of my sweet, mild mannered toddler into a ‘drop of the hanky’ tantie-thrower with a distinct preference for ‘whine.’  [...]

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Behind the scenes

December 14, 2009

I thought I would share with you the project Immy initiated whilst I was recently making the DIY Ice Cream Shop! It all started when I cut the side off a nappy box. I only needed the one side and put the box down. Next thing, there is Immy sizing it up as a good [...]

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Everyday Glamour: The Most Important Post

December 12, 2009

I see this post as the most important of the Everyday Glamour week. I think it is a must read for every Mum as it has a very important message – how we see ourselves directly impacts upon our children. This post was written by Julie Parker of Beautiful You and The Butterfly Foundation. She [...]

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