Ruth TaylorSep 12, 20214 minLet's examine examsIn my day I sat less exams than my parents. For year 11 I only had one sit down exam, everything else was graded through continual...
Ruth TaylorSep 8, 20213 minThe power of perseverance and patienceWhen my eldest decided to get involved with Ag day at her school we were not expecting the roller coaster of calf chaos. Ag day was new...
Ruth TaylorSep 3, 20212 minLockdown with a teenagerFor all of you who feel like you haven't done the best of jobs during lockdown, I encourage you to focus on what you are proud of, rather...
Ruth TaylorMay 7, 20216 minThe Ultimate sanction!When you are creating your ultimate sanction, think about ease of use when out, or at friends. Close-time can be hard work, it is not...
Ruth TaylorMay 6, 20216 minThe everyday behaviour battleThe one thing which can be relied on, as far as children are concerned, is the fact that they will act like them. This behaviour is...
Ruth TaylorApr 20, 20213 minAre you hoping for good times?As those of us in New Zealand enjoy the school holidays, you may have started to notice your kid’s behaviour that little bit more. You...
Ruth TaylorApr 15, 20215 minSchool based stresses!After dealing with Covid lockdowns and the usual holidays, having the kids head back to school provides a small light at the end of a...
Ruth TaylorApr 15, 20217 minManaging relationship challenges with a little mediationIt is hard to understand the true impact of bullying unless you have been subjected to it yourself. If you feel bullied it can create...
Ruth TaylorApr 15, 20214 minWho's ready for school?There is often a sigh of relief as the end of the holidays draw near as parents gear up for the transition of their children back to...
Ruth TaylorApr 14, 20215 minWant a fun plan?Depending on the age of your kids holidays can mean a stressful time is approaching. Kindergartens work similar hours and do not close...
Ruth TaylorApr 8, 20214 minLook back to go forwardI have written a number of articles recently looking at the idea of what makes a good memory and how to set up family traditions. Now we...
Ruth TaylorMar 15, 20215 minLearn to connect and benefitOne of the many things our children are looking for in this world is connection. They want to feel part of something. They want to be...
Ruth TaylorMar 10, 20215 minBalance your wayThe word balance conjures up the image of scales, of an effortless pose held by a ballet dancer or gymnast, whereas balance does not have...
Ruth TaylorMar 9, 20215 minThe guilt of balanceWe are being bombarded on a daily basis with too many guidelines, rules, ideas and thoughts on how to balance our lives. If we feel we...
Ruth TaylorFeb 28, 20214 minTake the time to keep your kids safe onlineFriday the 19th March, put it in your diary, set an alert, this is National ‘Phone Free day’ the perfect opportunity for us all to stop...
Ruth TaylorFeb 25, 20212 minSanctioning stupid!Ok, the situation. We had been away for a week, dropping the eldest at Uni. The youngest was at home, with a friend, looking after the...
Ruth TaylorFeb 16, 20212 minDo you have an option C?The other day I suggested to my girls that we go camping Thursday evening, so we could appreciate the super bright moon and stars we had...
Ruth TaylorFeb 16, 20213 minAre bullies a back to school concern?With your children returning to school, what is your main concern? Is it what class they are in? Or is it Who they are in a class with? I...
Ruth TaylorFeb 16, 20213 minAre your kids spending too much down time on screen time?Being present is the new challenge for our generation, because all the time my kids are on their device then I am often on mine too,...