Recently a parent raised the question of how she could encourage her children to be more grateful; "My kids get so many things and never seem to be that grateful for them". Is it realistic to want kids who are grateful? This question is loaded with an expectation. The expectation is that our kids should … Continue reading We all want grateful kids
Give me one good friend
One of the most common concerns of parents is that their child doesn’t have a friend. It affects parents of pre-schoolers through to teens starting High School. Transitions seem to be a pinch point. Do they have someone to sit with at lunchtimes? Are they lonely? Are the friends they do have a positive influence? … Continue reading Give me one good friend