Mastering the Art of Positive Discipline: Gentle Techniques for a Happy Family
Our aim as parents is to have a contented life in the family. The art of positive discipline is one of the most important elements to the realization of this…
12 practical steps to support children and young people who have experienced grief and loss — Developing Minds
Many children and teens have grief and loss experiences. It has been estimated that up to 1 in 15 young people experience the death of a parent or sibling by…
Exploring Springtime Adventures with Kids: Strengthening Family Bonds Through Outdoor Fun
Connecting with our children in this fast-paced, technology driven world can prove difficult. But there is one of the best ways to bond as a family and escape the boundaries…
Understanding (All) the Reasons Children Act in Challenging Ways — Developing Minds
Imagine you have been unwell for several months – intermittent, low level but unpleasant symptoms – stomach pain, headaches and dizziness. A GP can’t find anything wrong with you and…
Teenage Turbulence: Navigating Emotions and Mental Health in Adolescence
Teen years can be described as the years of hectic feelings and explosive emotions with mood swings, extreme feelings and rebellious behaviour as their calling cards. This experience can be…
Does It Really Matter? And How to Talk About It Without Nagging — Developing Minds
Have you looked directly into someone’s eyes today when you spoke with them? Did it help you understand them? Or connect with them? Or did it make you feel uncomfortable?…
Growing Up: Navigating the Milestones of Toddler Development
There are various stages in toddler development that are intimidating to parents. I considered valuable learning about the developmental domains of toddlers in order to be able to provide the…
Attention and Concentration Challenges in Children and Young People — Developing Minds
How long can you be able to read something or think thoroughly about a certain thing without getting distracted by another thing? Are you satisfied with the duration of this…
Get Outdoors and Get Creative: Nature-Inspired Art Projects for Kids
It is difficult sometimes to find some innovative and enriching activities that spark the creativity of our children. Outdoor art adventures is one of the avenues that is often ignored…
Parental Warmth and Responsiveness for Children and Adolescents with Emotional Health Challenges — Developing Minds
It might seem obvious to most of us as parents/caregivers today that acting in a warm, loving, caring and interested ways towards our children is important – however it has…