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Kids and Relationships
Kids and Relationships: How to Join In
by Helen Davidson, Kidzmix School is not only about learning the 3 ‘R’s’ – reading, writing and arithmetic – it is also a new chapter in learning about that other ‘R’ – the 4th one - ‘Relationships’; where the child steps outside the family into their largest community of new acquaintances to date, and without a family member ...read more »
Family Time: Striking a Good Balance
by the Editor Most of us would agree that spending time together as a family is an important factor for creating a happy childhood and a healthy family environment. A new survey shows just that … but with all the work and school commitments faced by families today, how can we ensure that we are spending adequate quality time together? ...read more »
The Principles of Fight Free Families
by Dr. Janet Hall Even though fights are normal in families, what can parents do about them? Fights may be useful, but they are not usually comfortable. And handling fights can be very uncomfortable for the parent. This is typically because parents do not get formal training in fight control or in the major principles of learning. ...read more »
Supportive Sibling Relationships
by Dr. Laurie Kramer Many mums and dads say the toughest part of parenting is keeping the peace when their kids squabble and bicker. But making an end to conflict your primary focus is a mistake, says Laurie Kramer, a University of Illinois professor of applied family studies ...read more »
Uncles and Aunts: The Other Family
by Robert Milardo I was raised in a typical Italian-American family. It was large and sociable. Family gatherings were frequent, offered occasions to visit and for children to play, and always centered on food and talk. Our home was near town and within a short drive were the homes of my parent’s seven sisters and five brothers. ...read more »
Kids and Relationships: Responding to Cruel Teasing
by Helen Davidson In the last article of this series, we looked at the different forms that teasing can take, and questioned the merits of always grouping it with ‘bullying’ as being an example of abusive behaviour. The concept of ‘Cool Teasing’ was introduced; that is, when someone is attempting to have fun or may perhaps draw attention to a personal quality ...read more »
Book: The 4th 'R' - Relationships
The 4th 'R' - Relationships
Author: Helen Davidson
The 4th ‘R’ - Relationships is a fun and practical, self-help book for both adults and children, about developing the social and emotional skills that help children make friends, bounce back from difficulties, be resilient and achieve lifelong positive mental health and happiness. ...read more »
Kids and Relationships: To Tease or Not to Tease
by Helen Davidson, Kidzmix It’s no secret that in recent years bullying has received a lot of publicity for not only the psychological damage that it causes victims, but also at times its lethal outcomes - coining the new term ‘bullycide’ - referring to those who have taken their lives as a direct result of usually years of harassment, bullying and intimidation. ...read more »
Kids and Relationships: “No, You Can’t Play!”
by Helen Davidson, Kidzmix The playground has lots of rules - most of them unstated - and it's easy to assume that your child is learning how to negotiate their way through the playground rules just because it is an experience they are dealing with every day. ...read more »
Work, Chores and After School Activities Take Toll on Family Time
December 2010 More than half of parents feel they aren’t spending enough quality time with their families - an eight per cent increase from 2009, according to The Alannah and Madeline Foundation’s new survey. The online survey of 500 parents nationwide, released for the Children365 initiative, found 54 per cent of parents want more quality time with their children.
