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Does Smacking Harm Your Child?

October 17, 2018 by Karen Lynne

Does Smacking Harm Your Child?

I grew up in a time when corporal punishment for children was acceptable in schools. I can remember the training shoe that one of my primary school teachers used to keep in a cupboard behind his desk  for unruly children. And another teacher would hurl the wooden blackboard rubber across the room at a child […]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Communication, Family Angel Parenting Advice, Family Relationships, Parenting Tools

Who do you believe?

September 2, 2018 by Karen Lynne

Who do you believe?

A  couple of incidents happened this week that made me think. Firstly I had lunch with 2 of my dear friends and their children. We had a lovely lunch in the garden of  a local country pub where there was lots of equipment for the children to play on and many other children for them […]

Filed Under: Dealing with Emotions, Family Angel Parenting Advice, Parenting Tools, Tips for Parents of Teenagers, Values

Is your Child Feeling Anxious about Going Back to School?

August 28, 2018 by Karen Lynne

Is your Child Feeling Anxious about Going Back to School?

Are you counting the days until your children go back to school? I know that  you love your children dearly but the  summer holidays can seem incredibly long and, no matter how much fun you have had, in my experience, at this point parents are ready for school to start again. While you may be […]

Filed Under: Anxiety, Back to school, Dealing with Emotions, Parenting Tools

What Parenting Skills can You Learn from Gareth Southgate

July 12, 2018 by Karen Lynne

What Parenting Skills can You Learn from Gareth Southgate

A leader who is….Nice, Kind, Honest, Calm and Passionate. These are all words that have been used to describe Gareth Southgate, a man who has drawn us into football, a man who has inspired his team and included the fans in the England World Cup journey. Sadly a place in the World Cup Final was […]

Filed Under: Dealing with Emotions, Family Angel Parenting Advice, Happy Families Parenting Advice, Parenting Tools

Have You got Space in Your Parenting Tool Kit for New Ideas?

July 3, 2018 by Karen Lynne

Imagine your dream job. It’s something you’ve wanted to be since you were a child. You know you will love doing this job, you will be great at it and it will be such a fulfilling job to do. Now of course this is your imagination and you wouldn’t want to escape into your imagination […]

Filed Under: Happy Families Parenting Advice, Parenting Tools

“You are….” is a Powerful Phrase. Use it wisely

June 21, 2018 by Karen Lynne

“You are….” is a Powerful Phrase. Use it wisely

Last week a mother made the news because she stopped her 2 children running around Tesco’s by making them sit on the floor for 10 minutes to calm down. In effect she was taking the naughty step technique and applying it in the middle of the supermarket. The problem with stopping their unwanted behaviour in […]

Filed Under: Communication, Family Angel Parenting Advice, Parenting Tools

A Complaint Free February – Are you ready for another challenge?

February 1, 2018 by Karen Lynne

A Complaint Free February – Are you ready for another challenge?

Did you attempt Dry January or Veganuary?   Are you happy that your month of ‘giving up’ is now over? Or do you feel so much better that you intend to continue? Well whatever you decide, if you have just successfully completed one of these January challenges I heartily congratulate you. But now what? Are you […]

Filed Under: Happy Family Food for thought, How to Stop....., Life Lessons, Parenting Tools

Why You Are Thankful For Your Children?

November 23, 2017 by Karen Lynne

Why You Are Thankful For Your Children?

I know that Thanksgiving is an American day of celebration, and I appreciate that gratitude is not something we only need to do on one day of the year, but I wonder if you agree with me that of all the celebration days,  this one is a great reminder that we have much to be […]

Filed Under: Family Relationships, Happy Family Food for thought, Parenting Tools, Tips for Parents of Teenagers, Values

Does Your Child Know You Love & Believe in Them?

October 9, 2017 by Karen Lynne

Does Your Child Know You Love & Believe in Them?

There are two crucial needs that every human being desires. We need to know that we are loved and we need to have someone who believes in us. Many of our inner demons arise out of one or both of these needs not being met.   I left home at 16. My Dad allowed me […]

Filed Under: Family Angel Parenting Advice, Parenting Tools, Powerful advice to give to teenagers, Values

How to Help Your Child with Homework

September 25, 2017 by Karen Lynne

How to Help Your Child with Homework

The children are settled back into school so how are you coping with their homework? Are you struggling to set a regular home work time? Do you worry that they’re not doing their homework? Are you worried that you can’t do it! Is homework starting to become an issue?  I thought it would be helpful […]

Filed Under: Family Angel Parenting Advice, Parenting Tools, Sensitive and Gifted Children

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