We all want our children to be the best they can be, and to get the most out of life. But how can you encourage without nagging, hothousing or being a tiger mother? Here are some ideas to try…
By Fiona Gibson
A world of possibilities
Discovering something she’s good at, and developing that skill, gives a child a huge confidence boost.
Your little daredevil
As parents, we’ve become a generation of worriers, cocooning our children for fear that something bad will happen to them.
Friends indeed
Friendships are vital to a child’s sense of wellbeing, and these early connections help her to learn to negotiate, compromise and develop empathy.
Staying power
So your child’s found a hobby, started with a rush of enthusiasm – and now is a little less keen.
Just you and me…
Two thirds of us feel that we don’t spend enough time with our children, according to an Early Learning Centre study.
Me, myself, I...
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Making a splash
No doubt about it – getting arty at home can be a messy business.
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How much screen time is too much?
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What’s the story?
Reading helps to fire a child’s imagination, and getting stuck into a good book at bedtime can promote a better night’s sleep too.
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‘Mum…can you help?’
It might surprise you when your child starts bringing back homework from primary school, but it can be useful in reinforcing what he
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‘How do I look?’
When you’re working hard to encourage your daughter to fulfill her potential, it can be galling when she seems obsessed with her appeara
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Happy days
While you want to guide your child in life, and make sure he grabs every opportunity that comes his way, don’t feel pressurised by other parents who brag