Riding through fear: a mother’s journey of trust
How can we let go of fear to parent with trust? Here, a mother shares her journey and the joys that came with it. "In the early stages of the pandemic when only outdoor activities were allowed in our state, my then-13-year-old son, Daniel, asked if I could take him to
New Year Resolutions: tips to make them stick
For many, a New Year represents an opportunity to reflect on the past year and resolve to improve in the year ahead. Yet, research shows many of us struggle to stick to our resolutions in part because they’re too broad and lack specificity. Take the resolution to ‘Yell Less’, for example. Like
Screens, sugar, and screaming matches
Mark once described himself as a nag. His every evening was spent yelling at his teenage children to eat less junk food and not bring their phones to the dining table. Shouting, threats, punishments – nothing seemed to break their habits and Mark, a single dad, began to dread going
Teenager hides tattoo from parents
Can P.E.T. skills stand the test of time? Coming from a family where her parents held authoritative roles and obedience was deemed the sole measure of being a good child, Nadia felt she lacked the necessary skills to engage with her own two children. Her eldest child, then 9, possessed a
Breaking the generational cycle
Then Kaesha* was raised by a permissive mother and an authoritarian father, which resulted in a conflict-filled childhood. Wanting to give her three children a safe and peaceful childhood, she dedicated all her time to raising them and considered herself selfish for putting her own needs first. But she often found
An environment where our child can thrive
Then Marie* and George* have a six-year-old son. Amidst their own demanding schedules, they felt they had to rush their child from one activity to another. They found themselves resorting to threats, ordering, criticising, using authority to get their child to “comply” with their rules. But any results were short-lived; their
Not all problems are mine to solve
Cathy is child-free. It was communication with her spouse, parents, siblings, friends, co-workers and more she was looking to strengthen. Caring for the needs and challenges of all often weighed her down and her personal wellbeing featured low on her list of priorities. Key Learnings Through P.E.T., Cathy learnt about the Behaviour
Teens at home: A survival guide!
The coronavirus outbreak has many teens spending a lot more time at home with family than they might otherwise do when busy with school, sport and socialising. Here, Odette shares four tips on how to thrive in this new normal. #1 It starts with you, the parent When it comes to parents,
Odette Umali, Founder of Gordon Parenting
Odette Transforms Family Dynamics With A Scientifically Proven Parenting Course What’s your story? I am a parenting coach, instructor, trainer and founder of Gordon Parenting - a team of certified instructors in Hong Kong, Macau and the Philippines that delivers Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.), a world-leading, scientifically proven, parenting course. Gordon Parenting is
How Best To Communicate Effectively With Your Teenager
Finding it a challenge to communicate with your teenager? 6 experts reveal their successful secrets in this new e-book! What powerful questions can give your teenager the chance to share more information with you and build their autonomy? What role does technology play in parent-teen relationships, and how can it help
