There are many commercial first period kit boxes around these days. Which I find quite amusing as, let’s face it, there’s really not a lot to it. I saw a first period kit…
Tag: Early Teen
A strategy to stop a teen meltdown in its tracks
My son is the master of the teen meltdown. To be honest, he was also a master of the toddler meltdown, the preschooler meltdown and the beware-of-the-10-year-old-boy meltdown. You could say he’s…
30 cool creative writing ideas for kids and teens
Most kids and teens love listening to stories and as they get older the urge to tell their own stories grows too. For some kids (often those we call ‘born writers’) this…
3 strategies to help kids develop critical thinking skills
Critical thinking skills for kids are considered crucial for problem solving and effective decision making. In fact, critical thinking may be the most important skill our kids can develop. It’s not enough…
Our #1 rule for our kids’ mobile use
This is a really simple phone rule for kids, but it surprises me how many families don’t make it mandatory. Let me tell you, it’s non-negotiable at our place. If my kids…
A guide for parents: what to do if your teenager watches violent footage
The world is reeling in the aftermath of the horrific shootings in Christchurch. The attack has also raised a number of side issues, including the ethics of broadcasting the live stream of…