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As parents, we strive to create a nurturing and loving environment for our children, where their emotional needs are met and their development is supported. Two years ago, I stumbled upon a parenting approach that completely transformed my relationship with...

Parenting styles and why you should have confidence in yours
As we charge through the highs and lows of parenting, you may be oblivious to different parenting styles. Yet, you are probably following one of them without even knowing it! Ok, here it comes: The worry and the obligatory mum...

Helicopter parenting: Why some single mums do it
Helicopter parenting is a well-used term in parent-related media of late. It is also referred to as lawnmower parenting, over parenting or bulldoze parenting. We all know the general consensus is ‘don’t do it’ but as a single mother, this...

What the hell is free range parenting?
The term ‘free range parenting’ may not be something you are familiar with, but for simplicities sake, let’s just say it is the opposite of helicopter parenting. Helicopter parenting is also known as ‘wrapping your kids up in cotton wool’....