PARENTS TOOLKIT ‘Tude is short for attitude, but the real question is, what is an attitude? The Dictionary definition (for the OCD among us): “An attitude is something you feel strongly about and believe. Your attitude is the way that you think and feel about something, especially when this shows in the way you behave.” My view… ‘Tudes are tiny […]
PARENTS TOOLKIT ‘Tude is short for attitude, but the real question is, what is an attitude? The Dictionary definition (for the OCD among us): “An attitude is something you feel strongly about and believe. Your attitude is the way that you think and feel about something, especially when this shows in the way you behave.” My view… ‘Tudes are tiny […]
PARENTING + BUU + ‘TUDES Who do you prefer to be around? A Bossy BUU or a Friendly BUU? Well, I’m guessing we all know the answer to that question. Bossy BUU’s aren’t much fun to be around and tend to create short-term shallow friendships. Friendly BUU’s are the best besties, and build strong supportive […]
ACTIVITY + BOREDOM BUSTER This is a great outdoor game for 1 or more Little Peeps. Everyone has a different outdoor area to explore, whether it be in a park or in your own backyard. It’s super easy to organise. What you’ll need: Paper bag or container per participant Something to write the list on […]
PARENTING + TOOL Michael Jackson was a profound lyricist with some interesting insights. MJ probably isn’t the person you’d expect me to write about on Choose the ‘Tude, but I love his song “Man in the mirror” particularly the chorus… I’m starting with the man in the mirrorI’m asking him to change his waysAnd no […]
PARENTING + TOOL It’s easy to get into the habit of doing everything for our Little Peeps. You’re busy and time is scarce, so Yes, sometimes it’s quicker to do it yourself. I get it – I’ve been there. But STOP! Getting your little ones to learn to do chores and help around the house […]
PARENTING + TOOL Family Rules or Agreements if you prefer to use a slightly lighter description. Some people love them, some people don’t. Some wish they had them, and others wrote them before bubs was born. I wish I’d put these in place earlier in my parenting practice. Why? So everyone including Little Peeps and […]
PARENTING + ‘TUDE TIP I’m sure you can relate to this scenario… Imagine a scene at a supermarket, Mr T and I are approaching the counter and as always, there is an array of sweet treats at eye height for Mr T. Despite having explained before we came into the Supermarket that we are there […]
