Building a relationship with your child involves; stepping back, assessing the situation and planing a strategy to best help the child. This may mean having to say "No" at times and coping a full throated roar of protest. Yes, a child is allowed to show frustration and protest. It is how you react that will shape the relationship.

 
Good parenting requires an understanding self and a strong desire to do your best for another.  Children require love and attention. They also need boundaries and discipline.  To discipline does not mean to punish, but to TEACH. Encourage children to do for themselves what they are capable of doing. Let your 'yes' be exactly that, and your 'No' as well. Treat the child as you would like to be treated. Try 'walking' in their shoes.  You may well have a happier time with them.
 

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About Rene

 

Rene Rees is known as ‘Brisbane’s Baby Whisperer’. She is a registered nurse, a child health nurse, a registered mid-wife, a mother and a grandmother of four. She is a member of the Royal College of Nursing Australia and has over 40 years front-line experience working with and supporting babies, children and parents.

In the last thirteen years, Rene Rees has helped over 65,000 clients.

When working with babies, Rene does not teach control crying. 

Rene emphasises the importance of HOW and WHY a baby cries, not how long.