A wide selection of handheld devices and screen-based toys are available today, in addition to the array of social media available to both children and adults. A much-discussed concern is the negative impact too much screen time may have on child social development and parent-child bonding. This can promote stress in parents and caregivers in…
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April 10, 2018
Helicopter parenting refers to parents who hover and always stay close to their children, ready to swoop in to direct, help or protect (usually before it is needed). The Perils of Helicopter Parenting For Children: Never learns accountability/natural consequences Develops a fear of failure Lack of confidence Codependency Can trigger anxiety…
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March 14, 2018
Dr Gummer comments on a recent study that looks into how and if different parenting choices can affect your child’s development.
May 5, 2016
The Book Trust has reported that less that 20% of fathers under 25 read to their children at bedtime. However, new research from Harvard University has suggested that children benefit more from being read to their father at bedtime than their mother. The study suggests that fathers spark more “imaginative discussions” and ask more “cognitively…
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October 7, 2015
Parents are always striving to do what is best for their family and the announcement that free childcare for parents is to double in England is, on the surface, very appealing. Those who follow a parent-centred parenting approach to family life know that happy parents are able to be strong role models for their children…
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June 2, 2015
The Parent Centred Parenting Model, developed by Dr Gummer is based on research and psychological studies done by several well-respected experts in their fields interpreted in the light of modern family life. A Look at Development Lev Vygotsky put forward that each area of development can only be advanced so far and progresses…
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February 23, 2015
An Introduction to Parent Centred Parenting These days there are a myriad of parenting strategies to choose between. Dr Amanda Gummer describes the philosophy of the Parent Centred Parenting model and explains that it can fit into any family. Parents who are tired, stressed and stretched to their limits are not in the best position to…
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February 3, 2015