‘TUDE TALK TV + PARENTING + TWEENS One of the basic human psychological needs is Relatedness. In simple terms, this means a feeling of belonging and connection. As little peeps develop and grow, they go through many stages. Up to the age of 7 our little ones are predominantly dependent on us to guide them, […]

MUM TO MUM + PARENTING + ‘TUDE TALK TV Life can be big sometimes, but somehow we find the grit to handle the curveballs. At the same time we’re handling our stuff, we need to be conscious of the conversations to be had with our little peeps. Children, especially very little ones, are super sensitive […]

If you’ve never had experience with children, how do you know if they are developing as they should be or whether there is something to be concerned about? Like so many other parents, Tamara Stanley and her husband didn’t know what Autism was when the school recommended a test for their eldest son. They certainly […]

Part 3 of a 3 Part Series on Basic Human Psychological Needs: Intentional Parenting BRAIN FACT + PSYCHOLOGY + PARENTING Autonomy is one of the core basic human psychological needs, as outlined in the study of Basic Psychological Needs Theory (BPNT). Autonomy means: Autonomy refers to the experience of volition and willingness. When satisfied, one […]

Part 2 of a 3 Part Series on Basic Human Psychological Needs: Intentional Parenting BRAIN FACT + PSYCHOLOGY + PARENTING Competency is one of the core basic human psychological needs, as outlined in the study of Basic Psychological Needs Theory (BPNT). To be competent means: the experience of effectiveness and mastery. Competence becomes satisfied as […]

Part 1 of a 3 part series about the basic human psychological needs. Parenting children with intention.