Sue MeintjesFrom “Love Hotels” to Super Mario BrosWhy there is no “one-size-fits-all” parenting magic trick that works for all children, and how you can understand your child better.10h ago10h ago
Sue MeintjesWhy yelling doesn’t work (somewhat scientifically proven)Why it is more important how you say something than what you say, and why your kids will focus on your tone of voice instead of your words.1d ago1d ago
Sue MeintjesA parenting lesson from a Roman emperorHere’s a better way to teach your kids good manners, by focusing on rewarding and demonstrating positive behavior.3d ago3d ago
Sue MeintjesHelp! I’m surrounded by screaming plantsWhy kids speak in the “language of play”, and how you can learn to be speak their language…even if you are not feeling playful.4d ago4d ago
Sue MeintjesWhy the obvious answer is often wrongWhy the obvious way of getting your kids to cooperate often backfires and just makes the situation worse.Jul 18Jul 18
Sue MeintjesWhy tantrums are just (bad) communicationHow to re-frame your child’s tantrums as an attempt at communication, and how that can lead you to help calm them down.Jul 16Jul 16
Sue MeintjesThe Mechanical Turk parenting principleThe most important first step to getting your kids to cooperate — without this there is no chance that they will listen to you.Jul 15Jul 15
Sue MeintjesHow to use playfulness to get your child to cooperateWhy telling your child what to do creates resistance, and how to use playfulness to “side-step” this resistance and get them to cooperate.Jul 14Jul 14
Sue MeintjesGetting paid to do nothingWhy your job as a parent is to be a gardener, not a carpenter. And how accepting your child for who they are can transform your…Jul 11Jul 11