Socio-emotional skills Archives - Parentotheca https://parentotheca.com/category/articles/socio-emotional-skills/ Books | Parenting | Science Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:34:56 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://i0.wp.com/parentotheca.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-Logo_image.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Socio-emotional skills Archives - Parentotheca https://parentotheca.com/category/articles/socio-emotional-skills/ 32 32 182962944 Gentle Parenting: One Thing That Makes It Tough https://parentotheca.com/2024/02/20/gentle-parenting-one-thing-that-makes-it-tough/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gentle-parenting-one-thing-that-makes-it-tough https://parentotheca.com/2024/02/20/gentle-parenting-one-thing-that-makes-it-tough/#respond Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:34:56 +0000 https://parentotheca.com/?p=7203 Most days, I give myself mental high-fives for being a calm and positive parent. Yet, there are moments when it seems my superpowers have deserted me, and the task of “taking a deep breath and responding calmly” feels as daunting as scaling Everest in flip-flops. I thought about it a lot during my Wise Parenting […]

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]]> https://parentotheca.com/2024/02/20/gentle-parenting-one-thing-that-makes-it-tough/feed/ 0 7203 Roughhousing: 3 Wrestling Games Your Kids Will Beg For! https://parentotheca.com/2023/09/18/roughhousing-3-wrestling-games-your-kids-will-beg-for/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roughhousing-3-wrestling-games-your-kids-will-beg-for https://parentotheca.com/2023/09/18/roughhousing-3-wrestling-games-your-kids-will-beg-for/#respond Mon, 18 Sep 2023 09:44:48 +0000 https://parentotheca.com/?p=6728 Are you looking for a great roughhousing activity to enjoy with your child? Well, look no further! I’ve got three fantastic games that promise loads of laughter and unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime. In my previous article, we delved into the importance of parent-child roughhousing and went through some excellent tips from the […]

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]]> https://parentotheca.com/2023/09/18/roughhousing-3-wrestling-games-your-kids-will-beg-for/feed/ 0 6728 Roughhousing: The Parenting Strategy You Didn’t Know You Needed https://parentotheca.com/2023/09/11/roughhousing-the-parenting-strategy-you-didnt-know-you-needed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=roughhousing-the-parenting-strategy-you-didnt-know-you-needed https://parentotheca.com/2023/09/11/roughhousing-the-parenting-strategy-you-didnt-know-you-needed/#respond Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:48:22 +0000 https://parentotheca.com/?p=6706 In my quest to prioritise play this year, I decided it was time to get better at roughhousing with my kids. Now, I’m pretty good at crafts, board games, and watching my children enjoying their free play – but the mere thought of engaging in a friendly wrestling match with my children left me feeling […]

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]]> https://parentotheca.com/2023/09/11/roughhousing-the-parenting-strategy-you-didnt-know-you-needed/feed/ 0 6706 From Chaos to Brilliance: The Science Behind Roughhousing and Your Children’s Growth https://parentotheca.com/2023/07/31/from-chaos-to-brilliance-the-science-behind-roughhousing-and-your-childrens-growth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-chaos-to-brilliance-the-science-behind-roughhousing-and-your-childrens-growth https://parentotheca.com/2023/07/31/from-chaos-to-brilliance-the-science-behind-roughhousing-and-your-childrens-growth/#respond Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:15:47 +0000 https://parentotheca.com/?p=6696 If your heart skips a beat every time you see your children engaging in roughhousing, take a deep breath because this article is for you. Picture this: your adorable angels are quietly reading books or building Lego one moment, and in a flash, they transform into wild creatures, darting through the house, engaging in an […]

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]]> https://parentotheca.com/2023/07/31/from-chaos-to-brilliance-the-science-behind-roughhousing-and-your-childrens-growth/feed/ 0 6696 A Simple Trick to Instantly Transform Your Mood and Bring Out Your Playful Side https://parentotheca.com/2023/06/06/a-simple-trick-to-instantly-transform-your-mood-and-bring-out-your-playful-side/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-simple-trick-to-instantly-transform-your-mood-and-bring-out-your-playful-side https://parentotheca.com/2023/06/06/a-simple-trick-to-instantly-transform-your-mood-and-bring-out-your-playful-side/#respond Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:51:24 +0000 https://parentotheca.com/?p=6221 Ever caught yourself in the midst of a parenting moment, only to realize that you’re not really enjoying playing with your kids? Maybe you’re too drained to summon the energy, or perhaps you feel clueless about how to let loose and have fun. I’ve been there many times. So what I’m about to share is […]

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]]> https://parentotheca.com/2023/06/06/a-simple-trick-to-instantly-transform-your-mood-and-bring-out-your-playful-side/feed/ 0 6221 The Power of The Morning Checklists – How My Three Kids Get Ready in 15 Minutes Every Morning https://parentotheca.com/2023/03/03/the-power-of-the-morning-checklists-how-my-three-kids-get-ready-in-15-minutes-every-morning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-power-of-the-morning-checklists-how-my-three-kids-get-ready-in-15-minutes-every-morning https://parentotheca.com/2023/03/03/the-power-of-the-morning-checklists-how-my-three-kids-get-ready-in-15-minutes-every-morning/#respond Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:58:45 +0000 https://parentotheca.com/?p=4566 When you have to get three little kids out the door on time in the morning, it’s really hard to keep calm. In our home, I sometimes felt that nagging and repeating myself hundreds of times was the only way to start the day. It was so until I came across Bruce Feiler’s fantastic book, The […]

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]]> https://parentotheca.com/2023/03/03/the-power-of-the-morning-checklists-how-my-three-kids-get-ready-in-15-minutes-every-morning/feed/ 0 4566 How to Help Children Overcome a Fear of Monsters Under the Bed https://parentotheca.com/2023/01/30/how-to-help-children-overcome-a-fear-of-monsters-under-the-bed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-help-children-overcome-a-fear-of-monsters-under-the-bed https://parentotheca.com/2023/01/30/how-to-help-children-overcome-a-fear-of-monsters-under-the-bed/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:44:28 +0000 https://parentotheca.com/?p=4464 One night last week, we had an unexpected visitor in our bedroom. The intruder slid between the sheets, hugged me tightly and whispered: “Mummy, there is a monster under my bed! It’s really scary. Can I sleep with you?” That was our oldest, seven-year-old son, who usually sleeps through the night like a pro. I […]

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