http://www.juliechesterton.com Life & Parenting Coach Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:55:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have been asked how to deal with a strong-willed child. A strong willed child is a child with strength of character who likes to be in charge. They can also be referred to a spirited child.   They like to be in control of all situations. They do not like to ... http://www.juliechesterton.com/2010/03/10/the-strong-willed-child/ My heart sank and went heavy when I heard of the stabbing of the 12 year old boy in Brisbane early last week. I extend my deepest sympathy to the families and friends.   My first thought was – if only these children knew that help was at hand and that we ... http://www.juliechesterton.com/2010/03/03/bullying/ An analogy was shared with me recently that raising children is like making rissoles. How true this is as you need the right mix otherwise those rissoles won’t turn out just right and you might as well have just cooked the mince.   Step 1 - Preparation - chopping the onion, garlic ... http://www.juliechesterton.com/2010/02/23/children-are-like-rissoles/ At times I hear of things that some youths get up to on the week-end. Which raises the question do you know what your teenage children are doing at night? Can you trust your children when you are not exactly with them?   I guess for some parents raising challenging teenagers can ... http://www.juliechesterton.com/2010/02/17/do-you-know-what-your-children-are-up-to-after-sunset/ Hugs are fantastic healers. They can soothe an infant; make a sad child feel happy again; heal a sore; give a gentle pick me up; show someone you care; show someone that they are loved; they can even help mend a broken heart.   Recently I observed an excited 18 month old ... http://www.juliechesterton.com/2010/01/20/the-power-of-a-hug/ How well do you look after your children when travelling?   Recently I was travelling and following a 4WD vehicle. This 4WD was travelling quite erratically. It would be travelling well down the centre of the lane; then it would be right over to the left hand side of the road getting ... http://www.juliechesterton.com/2010/01/06/keep-kids-safe-on-the-road/ I would like you to ponder this for a moment … ‘it is not what you leave for your children, it is what you leave in them”.   You work long hours and at times miss things that are important to your children. How easy is it to say to your children ... http://www.juliechesterton.com/2009/12/23/time-worth-more-than-money/ With the down turn in the economy more adult children are deciding to stay at home. They are finding that the cost of independent living is somewhat expensive so it is financial easier for them to stay at home.   It has been said to me at times that I must be ... http://www.juliechesterton.com/2009/12/09/do-you-provide-a-low-rent-motel-for-your-adult-children/ Recently I was at a shop waiting in queue to be served. A man was served before an acquaintance and I. We greeted one another and then she commented on how much it annoyed her when that happened. I could sense that she was very agitated even before she spoke. ... http://www.juliechesterton.com/2009/11/25/patience/ It is like you have woken up one day and the loving considerate child that you had has gone. It is like they have packed their bags and moved out and someone else has replaced them.   Your life is running along very smoothly. Your children are behaving and communicating well. You ... http://www.juliechesterton.com/2009/11/11/are-you-wondering-where-the-monster-has-come-from/