Do you feel like your relationship with your child is strained, that something’s off, and you’re not as close as you’d like to be? Maybe they seem distant, unsure of themselves, or quick to shut down. The word gaslighting gets used a lot, but what does it mean in parenting, and could it be part of what’s getting in the way?

Discovering that your child has been deceitful can be incredibly frustrating for a parent. Here we explore five key reasons why children lie, and how to create a healthier and more honest relationship with your child.

Time-out, or the naughty chair, means that children suffer alone when they’re actually struggling to effectively communicate how they feel. Learn how to use ‘Quiet Time’ instead.

It’s not about fancy holidays, the latest gadgets, designer clothes, or material possessions. Every child needs a heartfelt, loving connection with their parents.

Negative parenting is any behaviour, attitude, or action by a parent that harms a child's physical, emotional, or psychological development. Understanding how we impact our children can help us be mindful.

We often struggle to set healthy boundaries in our personal and professional relationships. We can often say "yes" to others' requests, while sacrificing our own needs.