Gentle parenting works long term
It’s over 4.5yrs since my last post and I’ve been gentle parenting throughout, so I feel pretty qualified to tackle any questions about w…
Why Having A Cold Shower Isn’t Such A Bad Idea
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When we went on holiday last year, the swimming pool had a plunge pool that was just 12 degrees celsius. It’s fair to say…
Without Shouting, 10 Ways To Get Well-Behaved Kids
Do you ever fall into the trap of being a “shouty mum” or “bellowing dad”? Maybe it’s trying to help your kids with homework, or the pres…
Why Curtains Should Be Top Of Your Makeover List
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When we moved house, our big priority was making it a smooth transition for our girls (5 & 2 at the time). The house was …
5 Tips To Make Swimming Lessons Go Swimmingly
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I’ve always loved swimming and am keen for my girls to learn too. Back when I was learning, I didn’t know anyone who had t…
Caring Makes Wimpy Kids (& Other Parenting Myths)
There are a lot of parenting myths out there. The dictionary defines a myth as “a commonly believed but false idea.” And that’s the probl…
Can Gentle Parenting Solve The Mental Health Crisis?
Mental health is a big problem for many people. It’s estimated that 1 in 6 of us will have experienced a common mental health problem wit…
23 Spur Of The Moment Games For Toddlers To Teens
I’ve worked in primary schools and I’m a mum, so I know a thing or two about keeping kids entertained when plans fall through. I’ve got a…
Parents: How A Time Out Can Discipline AND Nurture
More and more parents are moving away from traditional discipline methods (i.e. physical punishments like smacking). And the “time out” i…
Why It’s Vital To Discipline, Even As A Gentle Parent
Discipline is sometimes seen as a dirty word – I think we all remember being disciplined as children. Perhaps we resented it at the time …
BlogCrush Week 106 – 22nd February 2019
Welcome to BlogCrush Week 106 – the LAST BlogCrush of all time (sob!). Thank you to everyone who has joined us over the last 2 years – I …
BlogCrush Week 105 – 15th February 2019
Welcome to BlogCrush Week 105. We have an important announcement…
**BLOG CRUSH IS CLOSING**
Don’t worry – we’re still running this we…
Gentle Parenting A Child Who Is Afraid Of The Dark
I think everyone has had the experience of being afraid of the dark. And it can be a really big problem for kids. I have many memories of…
BlogCrush Week 104 – 8th February 2019
Two years. TWO YEARS! BlogCrush has officially been running for two years because today is BlogCrush Week 104!
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BlogCrush Week 103 – 1st Feb 2019
Welcome to BlogCrush Week 103!
Just a heads up before we start – this is a linky post so it is primarily aimed at fellow bloggers (just …
Are Attachment Parenting & Gentle Parenting Different?
I’m sure there was a time when parenting was just parenting. Now, though, there are hundreds of different parenting styles and it can be …
BlogCrush Week 102 – 25th January 2019
Welcome to BlogCrush Week 102!
Just a heads up before we start – this is a linky post so it is primarily aimed at fellow bloggers (just …
Defend Gentle Parenting To An Interfering Mother In Law
Have you got an interfering Mother in Law? Maybe it’s a friend who just can’t keep her opinions to herself? Or perhaps it’s your own mum …
BlogCrush Week 101 – 18th January 2019
Welcome to BlogCrush Week 101!
Just a heads up before we start – this is a linky post so it is primarily aimed at fellow bloggers (just …
The 3 Core Principles Of Gentle Parenting
GENTLE PARENTING… at best, it’s seen as weak parenting by the snowflake generation; at worst, it’s portrayed as downright lazy. Let me …