Parenting tips

What is Positive Discipline? What's the link between that and Positive Parenting?

The terms 'Positive Parenting' and 'Positive Discipline' are often used interchangeably. But when I talk about Positive Discipline - I'm...

Tips for teaching my kids the value of tidying up

Arrgh - it's a mess - and when I ask him to tidy up, he just refuses! Sound familiar? Many parents who contact me for my Quick Fix...

Ending mealtime battles

How can I get my child to eat? This week has been a reality check for me. I thought we were done with all the food battles. My eldest,...

Stuck in a chores rut?

8 ways to save your sanity (and teach your children important life skills!) 3 (or is it 4) weeks into the 'rentrée' . Afterschool...

Ready for 'La Rentrée'? Don't panic: 7 simple tips for going back to school

La Rentrée is a big thing here - the French calendar is structured around it, so the first thing is to take a deep breath, and remember...