This post was written by ParentTV psychologist Dr Jodie Lowinger Every child has meltdowns or throws tantrums from time to time. Your child may become upset for a number of reasons whether it be anxiety or simply not getting their way. As a parent or caregiver it is not your
Before we have kids, we have all sorts of ideas about what it will be like being a parent, and what our kids will be like. Some of our ideas about parenting are more realistic than others, and this is usually dependent on how much contact we’ve had with babies
Mother guilt is real! Most mothers want the best for their children and we worry about every little aspect of their precious lives. I find myself lying in bed in the middle of the night sometimes trying to remember when they last did a poo, worrying if I’ve picked the
Do you ever think parenting would be so much easier if you could just get your co-parent to follow your lead, or maybe even just do exactly what you tell them to? And also agree with you and back you up and not question you? It sounds positively idyllic! And
I have three children who talk a LOT, often at the same time. I’m a talker, too. A big part of my job is communicating ideas. It’s why I started ParentTV, too – so everyone could have access to parenting information that was communicated in a way that was clear,
There is a lot of research regarding the importance of a baby’s first 1000 days of development. Aside from the obvious physical development which takes place from conception, this timeframe is absolutely crucial for brain development. The period when the brain has the most plasticity, by the time a child
If you ask a parent what they want for their children, they will probably say this: Health and happiness. No arguments here for the first one, but is the second a good idea? Why did securing happiness for our kids become a goal that we reached for above just about
Earlier this year, we published a blog on the key milestones in early social development, and it was a bit of a hit with you, our lovely ParentTV community! It generated a lot of discussions, and prompted us to think about the other types of development little kids go through,
From when they’re tiny, our kids have to make decisions. In fact, the amount of decisions they make probably grows at the same rate they do. Sometimes, the maturity with which they weigh up the pros and cons, make a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and undertake speedy risk assessments on the
By ParentTV on 1 Mar 2021 Categories: General Parenting In our last post, we talked about the importance of the dyad relationship, and how pivotal it is for healthy childhood development. We also mentioned that secondary caregiver relationships are also important and can be hugely beneficial to kids. For a
