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Limits. Love them. Don’t leave them: What to do when you set a limit and your child defies you?
All kids act out. It is normal. All kids are defiant, want to make their own decisions and get angry with their parents. It is even a necessary and healthy part of child development. But it is tough on parents. It is hard to be on the receiving end of a child’s negativity and anger. It…... READ MORE
Toilet training: Make it easier by letting your child see other kids go potty
The essentials of toilet training: Show them where they are supposed to pee and poop Show them what to do to use the potty Role Model how you use the toilet Express your Expectation that they use their potty Say it when you think it looks like they need to ‘go potty’ Try to take them to use…... READ MORE
Conversation helps kids think for themselves
One of the many important roles of a parent is to make sure you provide enough time in your child’s life for family conversation, solitude and boredom. This is because these are the key elements for building up a child’s mind and for passing on your reflective capacity to your child. Unfortunately the lure of electronic devices & social media has…... READ MORE
The Spirit of Reflective Parenting
Donovan’s lyrics capture the spirit of Reflective Parenting: To have a strong relationship with your child use your mind to understand their mind. For those of you who feel you need a little review of what Reflective Parenting is all about, I have boiled it down to it’s 6 main ingredients. Be Present: When interacting…... READ MORE
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As a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, I have been in private practice for over 35 years, with a special interest in parents and couples.