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Navigating everyday parenting moments more positively.... based on real life examples

Anke Lasserre

Oct 12, 20234 min read

"How to Handle Kids' Drama and Tantrums in Public: 3 Parenting Tips for Success"

3 practical tips for handling your child's public outbursts with empathy and calmness. Transform stressful moments into teachable ones.

Anke Lasserre

Mar 1, 20235 min read

Parenting help: My child doesn’t want to leave when I do...

Anke Lasserre's parenting tip: How to avoid dramas when you need to go and your child doesn't want to leave - staying connected and happy.

Anke Lasserre

Dec 31, 20225 min read

5 practical tips for being a better parent in 2023 (and for truly enjoying the holidays)

5 practical parenting tips for having truly enjoyable holidays and becoming a better parent in 2023.

Anke Lasserre

Nov 5, 20225 min read

How we accidentally teach children that the screen is more important than the person they're with

When we are with our child but on a device at the same time, it often doesn't end well - for anyone.

Anke Lasserre

Sep 9, 20223 min read

How little “emergency lies” get our kids to do what we want now…. and the price we pay longer term

Using little lies to get your children to behave might work short term but is detrimental to your relationship with your kids longer term.

Anke Lasserre

Jul 22, 20223 min read

How half a pistachio can put an end to a family day at the beach – and what we can learn from it

A perfect day out with the kids - until a trifle causes a tantrum. How to respond better and turn it into a learning opportunity for all?

Anke Lasserre

Jun 23, 20222 min read

Parenting insights: How (not) to communicate with children

In this post I provide insights on how to speak with children in a more meaningful way to resolve conflict and stop provoking it.

Anke Lasserre

May 12, 20222 min read

Parenting insights: Observations at a kid's birthday party

Parenting insight about how quickly and unconsciously we sometimes destroy a child's joy and how to avoid that... real life example.