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Bedtime Stress Response
Ever stood at the door of your child’s room at bedtime, ready to leave, thinking you’re all done for the evening when suddenly they make a request, ask a question,
When we trust in children
A wee story about trust Yesterday I returned from a weekend training session. My 7-year-old daughter was so excited to see me! She insisted on carrying my things into the
A New Dawn For Play
I was at a conference on Play over the weekend. Great job Childspace! There was plenty to affirm, challenge and inspire the 300+ audience from NZ and around the world.
What Children Need
Children's needs haven’t changed over the last several thousand years. Their basic surviving and thriving needs are still warmth and nourishment: being kept physically warm and nourished along with socially
Changing the World is Child’s Play
My first book. This was born when I first realised what a privilege it is to be such a major influence in the developing lives of my children, and therefore
Is this helpful?
Continuing on from my earlier blogs on "Criticising Criticism": When I notice someone being criticised I often think to myself, "is that criticism helpful?" I consider whether anything was needed
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