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Be Childwise

Locality: Ashgrove, Queensland

Phone: +61 438 349 974

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25.01.2022 Who is unplugging and getting into nature today? You can reset your whole body and mind as well as give yourself a bit more balance for the week ahead. I highly recommend a walk along the beach, a picnic or just general sitting and looking in any green patch you can find Ps. Leave your phone at home

25.01.2022 Just lately I have had a lot of parents asking me how do they get their teenagers to open up to them, quite simply, if you want your kids to tell you the truth and come to you when life is hard, then practice listening well now and make space for them to disagree, be honest and engage in hard meaningful conversations.

24.01.2022 Do you really listen??

23.01.2022 Afternoon funny!

22.01.2022 Remember to be gentle with yourself and give yourself space to do the following:

21.01.2022 Self-care while social distancing tip 3: Inspire yourself with content! Making sure that the content you digest is inspiring and positive information will help in coping with uncertain times.

21.01.2022 If the key to successful parenting is inconsistency, then I've got this gig in the bag. I mean, I try to be consistent with my kids in terms of house rules, the values I try to instill in them and being their soft place to fall. But life with kids especially teenagers has so many different shades. There isnt some magic parenting book that we get handed at birth to refer to when were looking for appropriate consequences to our kids actions, when we should let go and ...when we should pull back or how we should respond to our kids ever changing hormones. Being a parent of teenagers is bloody hard! And, Im here to tell you that unwavering consistency is not what has helped my kids thrive. Theyre slowly becoming mature, responsible, compassionate human beings because I have learnt to be flexible. Sure, Im tough on some things, but the older they get, the more flexible (or inconsistent) I get. One minute Im arguing with them about school or homework, the next Im pulling back trying to let them figure it out. One minute Im saying In your dreams, and the next Im saying maybe you ARE old enough to do that. Just like my kids are finding their way, Im finding my way and together were one massive inconsistent, conflicting, argumentative yet totally awesome, mess Together, were on this roller coaster travelling through the peaks and valleys between lenient and strict, confident and doubtful, giving and taking, holding on and letting go, right and wrong and total chaos and calm, To every parent who struggles with raising teenagers, I get you. No one, not even the parenting experts, have all the answers. So, stop being so hard on yourself. Some days you will think 'I got this' and the next youre wondering where you went wrong. Were all trudging through this together, hoping for the best and giving our best. If you need to, lean on your friends for advice, refer to parenting books, talk to professionals but dont expect to find an answer for every question. Some answers can only be found when our family works together and, some answers the really tough ones can only be found when you learn to trust your own instincts! See more

21.01.2022 Yelling at one another and shaming each other wont work. It doesnt work for teenage boys or girls and it doesnt work for scared adult humans either. When you see anger in another, try to pause for a moment and consider what might be going on beneath the anger. What is the anger hiding or disguising? Looking for and responding to the very real fear and grief beneath the anger is far more productive than meeting anger with more anger.

19.01.2022 Self-care is essential during this time of social distancing and uncertainty. We encourage you to be intentional about taking care of your physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs. With the changes going on due to the Coronavirus, your self-care routine may look a little different, but it's as important as ever! Stay tuned throughout the rest of this week for tips to help you practice self-care while social distancing!

19.01.2022 What is your favourite childhood memory?

19.01.2022 When you start dating, it's important to know what to look for in a partner and a relationship, as well as what you can do to make sure that your relationship is as happy, healthy, and safe as possible. Here are 5 tips to help you build a healthy teen relationship, as you start dating for the first time or start your first serious relationship.

18.01.2022 The struggle is real!!

18.01.2022 Children are completely human and have moments also. Love them in all their moments.

16.01.2022 Remember to check in with the men in your life regularly...they too are going through these hard times with us.

16.01.2022 Self-care while social distancing tip 2: Stay active! Staying active keeps us emotionally balanced.

14.01.2022 One of my favourite sayings is 'someone else's opinion of me is none of my business'

13.01.2022 Self-care while social distancing tip 1: Get in a routine! Routines help us stay productive and reduce stress when normal schedules change.

12.01.2022 It's ok to let them play.

09.01.2022 Good communication requires more than just the "right" words, it starts with a calm brain. It's not always easy to stop and think in the heat of the moment, but when we do, we are usually more creative, compassionate, and empathetic. "When you focus on keeping yourself calm, you will be able to think clearly and rationally. You will be able to respond with humour, redirect the conversation, or restate your point with empathetic assertiveness. "

08.01.2022 "The world is such a noisy place. Loud, haranguing voices lecturing me to hustle, to improve, build, and grasp for more. But what if I just dont have it in me? What if all the striving for excellence leaves me sad, worn out, depleted?" Do you take time to check in with your kids and see how they are feeling with all the pressure the teenage years come with?

06.01.2022 Sometimes, it's not our kids who need to change... it's us.

05.01.2022 Self-care while social distancing tip 4: Scroll intentionally! Being intentional about what you scroll minimises stress and anxiety.

05.01.2022 Parenting can be difficult, especially during times of change and uncertainty. Be extra kind to yourself today and remember that there is no such thing as a perfect parent. You are doing your best.

05.01.2022 Please take the time to really listen to your children, it is especially important to listen to what they aren't saying!!

05.01.2022 Yelling at one another and shaming each other won’t work. It doesn’t work for teenage boys or girls and it doesn’t work for scared adult humans either. When you see anger in another, try to pause for a moment and consider what might be going on beneath the anger. What is the anger hiding or disguising? Looking for and responding to the very real fear and grief beneath the anger is far more productive than meeting anger with more anger.

04.01.2022 It is important to educate our teens and their friends on what constitutes an abusive relationship, letting them know the difference between love and control and how they can get help.

04.01.2022 Yes they most certainly are!!

02.01.2022 An important first step when talking to your teen about dating is sharing what a healthy relationship looks like. Start an open conversation with your teen, asking them what qualities they think make up a healthy relationship.