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Positive parenting
Your child's behaviour
White lies, black lies, big lies, small lies, tall tales, porkies, fibs - lies come in all sorts of shapes and guises and there are just as many reasons why children resort to them. Danielle Weekes sheds a little light...
Why do children lie?
‘Parents have about eight years from birth to teach their child the value of honesty'
In most cases, lying and dishonesty before the age of eight is not something most parents need worry about. Most academics agree that lying is a normal part of a child's development: most children will bend the truth at some stage for whatever reason. More...
Positive parenting
As every parent well knows, children don't come with an instruction manual! Managing the diverse and unpredictable behaviour your little angel might display, is not always easy. Don't worry. By applying a positive attitude, keeping your cool and picking up one or two tips that you could add to your armoury, you can conquer anything!
Positive parenting features
Toxic childhood syndrome
Our society may be wealthier and healthier than ever but it is infecting our children with a new type of poison. Toddler to preteen, directly or indirectly, no child in the developed world is exempt from the influences of toxic childhood syndrome
Dealing with lies
White lies, black lies, big lies, small lies, tall tales, porkies, fibs - lies come in all sorts of shapes and guises and there are just as many reasons why children resort to them.
Encouraging independence
Encouraging your child to be independent is a vital part of raising children to become confident enough to map out a successful life as an adult, but how much rope should you give them?
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