Connection – Page 2 – Gentle Parent

Parent’s Role in Creating Mischievous Little Monkeys – Fun Activities to Create Connections and Memories

Playing monkeys parent and childhood blog post

I have to admit, I am just a big monkey really. I use lots of cheeky monkey games and fun to create laughter and joy in our children’s lives. In this blog post, I offer some fun and playful ideas to create imagination and entertainment to your children. I also mention gentle parenting considerations whenContinue reading “Parent’s Role in Creating Mischievous Little Monkeys – Fun Activities to Create Connections and Memories”

How Not To Mess Our Kids Up – When Gentle or Attachment Parenting Can Go Wrong

Gentle Parenting Tips - When It Goes Wrong

We do not need to know the answers, by seeking advice from experts or others, we simply need to be our child’s answer. This statement by Gordon Neufeld in the above video makes perfect sense. If we are constantly seeking tips from other parents on what we should do about our child misbehaving or withContinue reading “How Not To Mess Our Kids Up – When Gentle or Attachment Parenting Can Go Wrong”

Isolation and Postnatal Depression with a Young Family – COVID19 And Other Reasons

Isolated with Children - Depression, Loneliness, Anxiety

They say it takes a village to raise a child. This saying does not help when you have young babies and no support network or visitors. Now with the Coronavirus isolating the World within the walls of their homes, every family will be able to relate to this isolated situation. There are many Mums whoContinue reading “Isolation and Postnatal Depression with a Young Family – COVID19 And Other Reasons”

Setting Boundaries For Yourself and Your Children

Good boundaries can help you and your child say ‘yes’ when you mean yes, and ‘no’ when you mean no. It helps them learn to be respectful and empathetic of others’ needs.

How to Connect to your Children

Most parents search for a better way of parenting because they do not feel connected to their children or they want to have the best connection possible, both in the short term and in the future. The benefits of a strong connection between mother / father and the baby will unfold throughout their childhood andContinue reading “How to Connect to your Children”