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Parenting Tips
Lies and Fibs
Almost everyone
tells lies form time to time for a variety of reasons, from avoiding
hurting someone else’s feelings to getting out of an awkward situation.
When children don’t tell the truth it can be very distressing for
parents.
It is normal for young children to blame someone else or make up a
story. They are less likely to tell the truth if they think it will make
their parents cross.
We need to look to the causes of why your child may not be telling the
truth. It is easy to become upset about the lie and overlook what it
means to the child.
It is important to try to understand the reasons why your child might
lie before you react.
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Having Fun with Your Child
Quick Tip 1
By playing
with your child regularly every day you will decrease
undesirable behaviour. They will feel special, valued and important
in your life. This will build their self-esteem. If you give them a
few blocks of 10 -15 minutes of uninterrupted play time with
you throughout the day, they will be much happier to play
independently while you attend to other ‘jobs.’
Quick Tip 2
Have a theme day
at your house, such as a red day, an autumn day, an upside down day.
Everything has to be red: red clothes, red food, red paintings, red
drawings, red flowers, or everything has to be upside down, eat on the
floor, and have your pyjamas on, wear your T shirt inside out, wear
odd shoes, just have a fun, be silly and play with your child.
Quick Tip 3
Play music to
create a certain atmosphere, take balls outdoors
to the park and
run and play with your child. Notice how many parents at the
park are really
playing with their child.
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Useful Links
Organic Bubs
On the run?
Pre-packaged, healthy meal options are available from Organic Bubs. I
was so impressed with this company, which provides organic meals for
babies and toddlers, that I joined their team as their parenting
adviser. Keep it in mind for those days when there isn’t enough time to
cook. It means you will always have a nutritious balanced meal on hand.
www.organicbubs.com
Making fitness
fun for Mums. These guys provide a Nanny to watch your baby or toddler
while you train outdoors with fun instructors.
The Hip Infant
An innovative
online shop for modern and stylish baby products, including
beautifully designed clothing, slings, toys and bedding.
www.thehipinfant.com.au
Natural and
Organic Baby Products shop based in Byron Bay selling natural baby
products that support our natural instincts and resources. This baby
store sells environmentally-friendly products for everyone. I
particularly like their wooden toys and so do all my Grandchildren!
motherinc.com.au is Australia's first online magazine for a new generation of modern mothers. The website and magazine talks to 21st Century mums as both a woman and a parent!
www.motherinc.com.au
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