Each year I expect my grandchild to take more responsibility for herself so that I am not constantly reminding her of what she has to do. She certainly has grown a lot more confident and capable since her kindergarten year, but she gets easily distracted when her interest is caught by something else and needs lots of reminders to keep on track.

Tags: behaviour

February has been a busy time for most parents with the new school term

beginning and children settling into school or into new classes. It is

an exciting time for children and sometimes stressful for both the kids and parents. New routines have to be established and there are numerous changes to adjust to.

Tags: behaviour, emotional wellbeing, health