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Are Grandparents making your child obese ? Parent Coach and author Val Mullally discusses how grandparents can help an upset child without resorting to unhealthy comfort foods. How to turn a challenging conversation with the grandparents into an opportunity for connection and appreciation.
What can we learn about how NOT to manage anger from the recent outburst on the Late Late Show, concerning the Eurovision contest?
Is your child anxious or unhappy about going to school or creche? ‘How do I know if my child is being treated okay?’ Parent Coach Val Mullally shares HOW to listen.
I think we learnt a lot of skills and patience driving those old iron steeds but now it’s great to be able to jump in my car, turn the key in the ignition and expect smooth-running travel to my destination.
The young dad, standing on the street corner is greeted with loud “How ya doin?” and friendly jostling by a group of his peers, all holding the pose of “Single Man” except this man who is toting a toddler in a push chair. The little one seems overwhelmed by the sudden flurry and begins to whimper.
“Whatʼs up with ya then?” and Dad lifts him out of the pushchair and onto the ground. The toddler takes takes a few hesitant steps then starts to cry. Dadʼs caught between wanting to chat with his friends and his responsibility for the little one.
ʻAll right then.ʼ He picks him up and puts him back in the pushchair. The child struggles and wails. ʻAll right, ya want your mam!ʼ says Dad. He takes his mobile phone out of his pocket and gives it to the child. The child stops crying and puts the phone to his ear. Heʼs hoping to hear his motherʼs voice but – nothing.
The child roars and flings the phone. ʻLook what ya did! Ya broke my phone!ʼ
The child is now wailing, nothing is stopping his tears. ʻYa wonʼt get the best of me!ʼ exclaims the Dad. Whatʼs needed for Dadʼs to step into effective parenting and meet the toddlerʼs needs?
‘How do I give my twelve year old freedom but also keep an eye on her without her thinking that I don’t trust her?’
Parent Coach Val Mullally replies:
I think if I had the conclusive answer on that one I’d have the mega-million book sales. But what I do know is that I would have done differently if I’d known when my kids were in their teens what I know now.
Here’s some key insights to meeting her needs and yours.
How to have a Happy Christmas, despite freezing financial conditions or the risk of family conflict. In this final Christmas letter Santa, Mrs Claus and PercyPostElf share a few words to encourage every parent during the festive season.
How to move past unforgiveness – practical tips from Santa about choosing to be peace-makers during the festive season ‘ Santa shares his thoughts on what to do when you can’t forgive your ex – or other people in your iife.
When children are disappointed or envious at Christmas or have an attitude of entitlement – here is help on how to encourage an attitude of gratitude. Day 10 – Santa talks about what’s really needed for happiness.
