Scientific Parenting

Time to break down the walls!

Act tough and hide weakness: research reveals pressure young men are under Young interviewees speak of the pressure to conform to certain ideals of masculinity.

Straight up! We had our first memorable conversation about consent last week. Teaching the importance of asking before touching another's body and also knowing that consent can be taken away too. Stop means stop!

Why Consent Is a Conversation for Every Age Don’t wait until they’re a teen to have this talk

Why you should ALWAYS comfort a child - no matter why they're crying | Happiness is here Comforting a child does NOT reinforce bad behaviour. Comfort is always ok.

I wish someone had at least attempted to explain the complexities of the brain to me at a younger age. Knowing how much power your brain has and the ways in which to tap into that power can change your perspective on why you do the things you do.

How to Teach Your Kids about the Brain Laying strong foundations for emotional intelligence: creating a shared language that you can use to help your child learn how to manage their emotions.