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This holiday season, gift your child the power of play

There are so many benefits that playing one-to-one with your child offers, that it could be the best gift you give yourself and her
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Going home for the holidays does not have to be agony

How to avoid the drama and tension that surfaces when families reunite for the holidays
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5 ways to support your anxious and ‘lost’ teen

Whether you are a parent, teacher, uncle, aunt or even just a neighbour to a teen, these tips can help you support them in their challenging years
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Have you ever regretted becoming a parent?

Is your child giving you a difficult time? Try the ‘parent as coaches’ method
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Consequences of labelling children + how to avoid it

Labels you thoughtlessly give to a child may stick with him and go on to shape his future
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Seven things every parent must do to raise independent children

Being in a co-dependent relationship can have an adverse affect on us and we may end up teaching our children the same thing
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How to instruct children in a way that they will listen

Many parents complain that their children follow instructions only after they are repeated several times. Let’s look at what we as parents could be doing wrong
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A spiritual solution for dealing with anger in marriage

In spite of the best intentions of partners, anger prevails in marriages and close long-term relationships, almost as if by compulsion. Is there a way to cultivate an anger-free relationship?
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Have you discovered the power of “yet”?

Psychologist Carol Dweck shows us how a simple change of approach in teaching kids can make a huge impact on their self-confidence and performance
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Managing expectations of your super-achieving child

What can you do when your ambitious and driven child fails at something? A psychologist shows you how to deal with a mismatch between expectations and outcomes