Why Saying “No” is Essential for Parenting

Why Saying “No” is Essential for Parenting

By: Chloe Hart In today’s world of gentle parenting, many parents feel pressure to avoid saying “no” to their kids.However, according to Susan Woodworth from Walk and Talk Psychology, “no” is an essential tool for...
Dr Justin Coulson on How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids

Dr Justin Coulson on How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids

By: Ben McEachen Getting caught in the “Screaming Spiral” may be a constant and worrying part of your home life.Try as you might, you have not found a way to prevent this noisy, unhelpful eruption.Psychologist Justin Coulson is a family expert, well-known...
Why I’m not Afraid to Take my Kids Out in Public

Why I’m not Afraid to Take my Kids Out in Public

By: Jenny BaxterA few years ago, there was a news report about a Christchurch family who visited a local café. By accident they discovered they were labelled as the “family with the terrifying kid”! Read about it here.I’ve learnt a lot about...
What’s Your Parenting Style?

What’s Your Parenting Style?

By: Dr Justin CoulsonThere’s a phrase I hear a lot. It’s usually some variation on the following: “There’s no one right way to parent.”In the past I’ve politely nodded my head in agreement while experiencing an uncomfortable inner...