Parenting can be demanding at the best of times, and, to have important conversations about difficult issues can sometimes feel like stepping over a precipice. Yet it has to be done, and we must find ways to do so that are easier on both ourselves and our children. In this article, I’ll be talking about various techniques that help the process for both you and your child. Manage Your Emotions If you’re feeling stressed about addressing an issue, or angry with your child or someone else, it’s not going to help to bring the full extent of your emotions into...

It’s amazing how children have the knack of asking the toughest questions. They might simply be curious, or perhaps they need reassurance. Or kids sometimes just like to connect through conversation.  Most questions have a purpose or reason behind them, so discussing their query can achieve three very important things: build a deeper relationship with your child stimulate an enquiring mind develop a sense of safety, security and trust With that in mind, I’ll not discuss how to answer a child’s questions. I can’t give you the answers, because you may have a different worldview to me. However, I can...