Tag: behaviour
"I'm Bored" (during the summer holidays)
By the time May or June rolls around, even parents are looking forward to a break from school – getting up early to make lunches, driving to and from extra curricular activities and dealing with homework hassles. However, we also know that the long break…
"You're Not the Boss of Me!"
A five year old stands, arms folded across her chest, in the centre of the living room. Its 8:30pm and she’s been told that it’s time to turn the television off and get ready for bed. “You’re not the boss of me,” she responds indignantly.…
Badly behaved kids: Who's to blame & what you can do about it!
Sara Dimerman in conversation with Lana Feinstein. Over the course of this episode you will learn more about: Why children misbehave. The many influences on our children and how to combat them. Who has the most power and influence on our children. How individual temperament, personality and…
Farting
At the close of my first session with a child, I give them a parting gift. Over the years none has been as popular as farting putty. The name alone excites a child. Their initial excitement, however, can’t compare to the exuberance they show after…
How kids express love
Love is in the air… must be February. In most schools, little children are drawing hearts and colouring them red. They’re addressing their cards to mothers and fathers, grandparents, sisters, brothers and friends. “Love” is carefully inscribed at least once on the page. On Valentine’s…