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.

Last edited April 30th 2018

‘I hate you!’

“I can’t believe she said that to me,” exclaimed Jane. “Her little face was bright red. And she was screaming ‘I hate you!’ ‘I hate you!’”

Mary smiled wryly. “I’ve had those outbursts too. .. ‘

Last edited September 17th 2013

‘My child’s become so unreasonable. He used to be placid and easy going. Now he explodes for no reason.’ Perhaps you are like this parent, trying to figure out …

Last edited February 26th 2013

Receiving Gifts

Happy Valentine’s Day! Welcome to DAY FIVE of the Koemba Valentine’s ‘Loving Your Child’ series by Val Mullally.

Last edited February 14th 2012

Teenage Freedom?

‘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.

Last edited January 17th 2012

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.

Last edited December 07th 2018

Welcome to day two of twelve days of Christmas: What to do when your child has BIG ‘wants’ on their Christmas wishlist?
Letters to Parents from Santa and his North Pole team.

Last edited December 02nd 2017

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