It began with a deafening silence. Like any parent with young children, Shaun knew that’s often not good news. He legged it outside, and there they were, his three little girls, stripped down to their undies, drawing over each other with coloured markers. Even the family dog was sporting bright blue ears and a bemused expression.
They had to be out the door in 10 minutes. He took a couple of gulps of air and pushed down the anger that began to bubble under the surface. He thought, you know what — this is pretty darn cute. He hid a smile as they all pitched in to clean up.
Calm parenting helps to raise calm kids. With today’s ever-changing world, raising kids that are comfortable, confident and unruffled in the face of adversity has never been more vital.
As parents, equipping your kids with the skills to navigate life starts by working to building a nurturing, warm relationship with your child. Dr Collett Smart, psychologist and author of says the most important thing parents can do is to find ways to connect that are meaningful to their child. “We are social beings, and connection is a vital part of wellbeing,” she