As a parent, you are constantly communicating with your child and as many of us know, words can be extremely powerful and our choice of words or phrases can have either a positive or negative impact on your child. So what should you not say to a child, and what should you say instead?

There are a myriad of tricky scenarios a caregiver is likely to encounter when trying to feed a child. Here are some of them and some helpful do’s and don’ts!

Kindness and compassion are traits that parents value highly in their children. What can parents do to nurture kind children? Here are some tips that are effective in instilling kindness in children.

Depending on how you manage and monitor your child’s screen time, there can be both benefits and risks associated with it. Read on for guidelines and tips on a healthy amount of screen time for your little one!

Ah, the age-old struggle that many parents face. Picky eaters, tantrums at the dining table, we’ve heard it all. Try these simple tips to get them to enjoy their vegetables and meet their nutritional needs.

A token economy is a positive reinforcement strategy to encourage and maintain appropriate performance and behaviour, be it at home or in a classroom setting. In a token economy, if a child acts or behaves in an appropriate manner, they will be able to trade their tokens for a reward or privilege.

One way to guide your child’s behaviour so that they behave appropriately is by implementing positive behaviour management — giving attention to positive behaviours (e.g. through praises) instead of punishing them for negative behaviours. Here are some steps you can take to manage your child’s behaviour in a more positive and effective way.