Welcome to Positive Insight, a place where I share my experiences and advice to help you navigate the challenges of parenthood. With observations, resources and practical tips to support your journey all the way from nappies to driver’s licence and beyond.
Help my kid won’t take no for an answer!
Help! My strong-willed child won’t take “no” for an answer Does it feel like your child is in charge? Is getting even the tiniest amount of cooperation impossible when they dig in and refuse to take “no” for an answer? [...]
When your teen swears – how to respond and not react
Teens blow up in a split second |how to stay calm and what to do when it happens
When perfectionism is the enemy of progress | how to help a child who hates making mistakes
"My daughter is doing well academically and excels in many subjects. I am concerned about her perfectionist tendencies. Her reaction to what I see as minor setbacks is out of proportion. When she got a less than perfect result [...]
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