Parent Coach

‘Lose an hour in the morning, and you will be all day hunting for it’. – Richard Whately They say that the first hour of the day is the rudder of the day. Get off to a good start and

“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” Emilie Buchwald Having worked with hundreds of parents over the past few years, I know that one of the main ways that parents connect and have ‘down time with their’child

‘It is hard to be brave, when you’re only a Very Small Animal.’– Piglet, Winnie the Pooh A colleague of mine sent me an email with the above title. As a parent and someone working with parents, my curiosity got

‘A pat on the back is only a few vertebrae removed from a kick in the pants, but is miles ahead in results.’ Ella Wheeler Wilcox For some time now, parents have been aware of the importance of praising children.

“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.” O. Fred Donaldson, American Martial Arts Master It may seem obvious to say that play is an important part of a child’s life but it is

‘There is a great difference between worry and concern. A worried person sees a problem, and a concerned person solves a problem.’ Harold Stephens From the moment a child is born, parents worry. In fact the worry often starts way

‘I daresay one profits more by the mistakes one makes off one’s own bat than by doing the right thing on somebody’s else advice.’ (Somerset Maugham) Chances are no one put up their hand for that one! When we see

Getting out of the house on time with children dressed, teeth brushed, tummies filled and backpacks in hand can be challenging. Getting out the door without nagging, yelling and racing around may seem impossible. You can create an environment that