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One of my parenting heroes, Austrian psychologist Alfred Adler, referred to the development of social interest as Gemeinschaftsgefühle . I call it the development of a sense of ‘other’(it’s easier to pronounce, that’s for sure). Regardless of the name, social interest (Gemeinschaftsgehule) is something we all aspire to for our kids…..or should.

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Michael Grose

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Does your child have an imaginary friend? It's quite normal for children to have imaginary friends and they can stay around for quite a while. And they can become part of the family too.

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Michael Grose

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Anxiety and fear can be paralyzing. Some kids simply can’t stop their ‘bad thoughts and feelings’. They can’t silence the voice of fear that whispers to them continually. Here's an approach to use when kids become anxious

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Michael Grose

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The impact of positive and negative statements on kids’ self-esteem depends on who makes the statement. Age, gender and relationships matter when it comes to both praise and put-downs. Siblings and peers matter most when it comes to put downs.

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Michael Grose

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Encouragement is the best tool I know to boost a real sense of confidence and strong sense of self in kids.

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Michael Grose

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The language kids hear every day from you impacts on their thinking, self-esteem and self-confidence.

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Michael Grose

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If parental redundancy is the aim of the game then here's a great strategy to use to help kids become more self-sufficient yet stay safe and secure as they grow.

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Michael Grose

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One way to beat pester power and promote independence at the same time is to give your kids regular pocket-money. How much should you give? How often? And should it be tied to jobs? Read on to find these answer to these big questions and more.