Have we all become slack-jawed zombies, staring blankly at our screens? According to research from around the globe, one of the most significant impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on parents and children (outside of the enormous and sad loss of life) is that screens are taking over! Continue reading “3 Simple Tips for Managing Screen Time for the Whole Family”
7 Verses to Uplift a Mother’s Heart
By: Sabrina Peters
To all the mumma’s out there, this is for you! A standing ovation of praise and gratitude for all your service and sacrifice (most of which is largely unseen), a big warm hug from one tired woman to another and a perspective-shifting injection of His beautiful word over your life. Continue reading “7 Verses to Uplift a Mother’s Heart”
Chores Lead to Success, Later in Life (even if teens don’t love them!)
By: Collett Smart
Has the artist of Hedger Humour been peeping in my windows? We often wonder about the benefits of chores, and whether the sighing, dodging and procrastination are worth the effort (and that’s just the parents I am talking about! 😉) Continue reading “Chores Lead to Success, Later in Life (even if teens don’t love them!)”
Happy Families Podcast: Dealing With Fussy Eaters
Sometimes kids just don’t like certain foods, or they want a sense of control over how and what foods get put on their plate. In this episode of the Happy Families podcast, Justin and Kylie discuss fussy eating.
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Happy Families Podcast: The 3 Words Your Child Needs to Hear
As a parent, how can you show unconditional love towards your child when you don’t agree or accept their decisions that they’re making in life?
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Happy Families Podcast: Me Time vs We Time
Do you need time away from the family or does the family need time together? Continue reading “Happy Families Podcast: Me Time vs We Time”
Supporting Your QuaranTeen
By: Collett Smart
The day in a life of a quaranteen is different to what teens usually do. What can you do to help your teen through self isolation and staying at home? Continue reading “Supporting Your QuaranTeen”
Happy Families Podcast: Perfect Parenting Will Crush Your Soul
We all want to be good parents, but what happens when your perfectionism gets in the way of that? Dr Justin Coulson discusses this on the Happy Families podcast. Continue reading “Happy Families Podcast: Perfect Parenting Will Crush Your Soul”
Happy Families Podcast: Ultimate Parenting Triggers
Having triggers is a part of the human experience but can we control them? Continue reading “Happy Families Podcast: Ultimate Parenting Triggers”
84 Per Cent of Parents Find it Hard to Be Imaginative With Their Kids, Says New Play Report
By: Laura Bennett
Watching your kids pull out the toys and race cars across the lounge room floor, or create tea parties for the dolls and dinosaurs to enjoy, is an observation of imagination. Continue reading “84 Per Cent of Parents Find it Hard to Be Imaginative With Their Kids, Says New Play Report”