I have been home for over a month now from my missionary trip to South Africa. Together with my youngest step son I worked in a Township in Houtbay near Cape Town. He gave weekly football training and helped to make the entrance of the Township beautiful. I helped in the kitchen of a…

I have a child, sighs the mother, as she points to her partner. She feels that he is working against her and that she has to do everything herself because of it. I don't trust my ex-partner says a father. She doesn't look after them when the children are with her, so I take care…

Recognize your own moments of stress. Recognize your own old patterns and your way of reacting. And you certainly don't have to be able to change it right away. That's simply not possible. You're only human. We also regularly react in a way that we would rather not. How you can learn to recognize and notice this…

Perfectionism in children is common. Your child wants to do very well and is afraid of making mistakes. A perfectionist child is more likely to become stressed and can therefore feel less comfortable in his/her own skin. Read all about perfectionism in children here, including 8 tips for parents of perfectionist children.  What is perfectionism?…

Maybe this sounds familiar: after a busy day, you need to relax on the couch. You give your child the tablet so he or she can entertain themselves for a while and you grab your phone to mindlessly scroll through your socials. It seems like the perfect solution: your child is entertained, maybe even learns…

Do you have an extremely shy child? For example, your child hides behind your legs at a party. Or your child has trouble making new friends. Many children are shy, but some children are extremely shy. This article will help you better understand and support your extremely shy child. Extremely shy child  Extreme shyness is…

Camping with children is a guaranteed recipe for a fun holiday. Fresh air, endless play and making new friends, what more could you want? And honestly, if the children are having fun, it's a win-win situation for everyone. Still in doubt? This is why camping is so good for children. Camping is an adventure in…

My child doesn’t listen! Many parents suffer from this. You ask your child something and it feels like you’re talking to a brick wall. You feel frustrated and wonder why your child isn’t listening to you. Fortunately, there are ways to improve communication with your child and make sure your child listens to you better.…

As a parent, you know how difficult it can be to set clear boundaries. How do you go about effectively setting boundaries for children? Children need boundaries to feel safe and loved. Without clear rules, they can feel lost and insecure. But how do you set boundaries without ending up in a constant power struggle?…

Organizing a children's party can be quite a challenge. The range of ideas is endless, from treasure hunts and craft afternoons to a visit to a playground or swimming pool. But where do you start? With good preparation and a little creativity, it is guaranteed to be a success. Start organizing a children's party in…