Positive Parenting Project

Taking a break to enjoy time with family over the festive period - see you when all the mince pies have been eaten 😉 #MerryChristmas #OutOfOffice

You don't have to spend a fortune to make memories with children at Christmas. Why not make the most of the dark evenings to go for a walk with torches and look at all the twinkling Christmas lights? Or camp out under the tree one evening with sleeping bags and blankets? Or hold a Best Hot Chocolate competition. Children don't need expensive activities. They just need a little bit of time with you ❤️

Next time you hear one of your friends complaining about their teenager's gaming habit, or read a fellow parent moaning about their teen being constantly on their phone, don't forget to recommend my new book! Or just wrap them up a copy. Books are always brilliant Christmas gifts - and this one will keep giving all year. Available wherever you buy your books 🎅 #WorkingParenting #Parenting #ParentingTeenagers #WorkingMums #WorkingMoms #WorkingDads #Teenagers #PositveParenting 👉 I run a social enterprise that delivers workplace parenting support to help working parents balance career and family. We work with top international firms to support D&I, wellbeing and talent retention strategies. I’d love to connect to see how we might support your working parents.

Parenting teens isn't really about managing our teenagers, it's about managing ourselves. Sometimes that's easy and sometimes that's hard. It takes time (and mistakes) to learn how to stay calm and find the right balance between freedom and control. #Parenthood #WorkingParents #Family #Teenagers

If you are looking for a storybook that will prompt conversations with your little one about the world of work (and why adults go to work), this is a great list. Children are often baffled about what we do at work all day! And, when things aren’t going well (due to separation anxiety or childcare issues, for example), it’s easy to turn on the guilt tap and get trapped into emotional messages. Having a storybook to frame some simple, blame-free conversations about work can really help. You can see the full list here: https://buff.ly/3OtzcHj Are there any other books you would recommend? #WorkingParents #WorkingMum #WorkingMom #ParentalLeave #MatrnityLeave #childcare #WorkingMummy #WorkingMommy

Does having a working parent negatively impact children? Many of the discussions I have with parents about working parent guilt revolve around concerns about how their work might be impacting their children. These worries usually fall under two broad areas: concern that they are not spending enough time with their children (number of hours) and concern that they don't have the energy or resources to be engaged, attentive and sensitive with their children when they are with them (parenting quality). So, I thought I'd take a look at the evidence and summarise what current research actually says about how being a working parent impacts children - to see if that sheds any light. In general, as long as children have access to quality childcare, research shows no overall consistent impacts on children resulting from having parents who work. However, this overall picture hides some interesting details. It seems that not all work is the same. Our jobs can make us feel empowered or stressed, intellectually stimulated or bored. And in the research on how jobs affect adults, we do see some connections between work quality and parenting quality. This has implications for both parents and for employers and leaders making decisions about how to manage teams. How employers treat employees impacts children – it is part of your investment in the future and your legacy. Whether or not your working parents have a sense of control over their daily tasks, and a say in how they get their work done, and some flexibility into when and where they work, these aren’t just productivity issues – these are policies which shape the way children are parented. Having good parental policies is not enough. This work should be part of your ESG and social value assessments. By creating a positive work environment, employers have an opportunity to create a healthier, happier society for generations to come. https://lnkd.in/eNBRmB-w The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood #ShapingUs From Babies with Love #HRChangemakers #HowHRLeadersChangeTheWorld #childdevelopment #parenting #WorkingParents #EmployeeWellbeing #HR #ESG

Whether you use a nursery, a nanny or a childminder (or a combination of all three), the relationship between parents and their childcare provider is pivotal. When parents and caregivers align on essential elements such as routines, discipline approaches and nutrition, they foster an environment of consistency and security for children. This relationship requires ongoing communication, a shared understanding of each child's needs, and mutual respect for each other's roles in the child's life. Our new blog post this week is a guest post from Hopscotch Nurseries on how to collaborate with your childcare provider on routines, rules, health needs, and discipline strategies. Head to the Thinking Parenting blog on anitacleare.co.uk to read it. #WorkingParents #WorkingParenthood #Childcare #WorkingMum #WorkingMums #WorkingMummy #WorkingDads #WorkingParent

Calling all parents! Anita Cleare will be speaking at the online GCSE Summit on 3rd November offering advice on how to support your teen through the GCSE years. The summit is completely free, is aimed at both parents AND teenagers and it's on a Sunday so no need to miss work/school! And it is completely online. You can rock up in your PJs and no-one will know... There are amazing speakers covering some of the most important topics for you and your teen over the next year or two. Part 1 is information and tips for students. Part 2 is all about how you as a parent can best support your child. Here's the link to tickets: https://buff.ly/3C2RagC #GCSESupport #GCSEexams

The Positive Parenting Project has won a LUXlife Parent & Baby Award 😀 And what lovely comments, too: "Those named within this year’s programme have been selected for their tireless work in providing exceptional products and services for babies, children, and their parents.... making incomparable contributions to the sector." It is always nice to be recognised ❤️ #ParentingSupport #ParentingExpert #ParentCoach #WorkingParents #HR #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkLifeBalance #WorkingMums #WorkingMoms #WorkingDads

I am delighted to be speaking at the Mind Body Soul Experience at Alexandra Palace next Saturday. I am really looking forward to a day of nurturing thought and experience. The schedule looks amazing! You can see the full line up here: https://lnkd.in/eMBQpjS3 #wellbeing #selfcare #mentalhealth #mindhealth #meditation #selfesteem #workingparents #parenting 👉 I run a social enterprise that delivers workplace parenting support to help working parents balance career and family. We work with top international firms to support D&I, wellbeing and talent retention strategies. I’d love to connect to see how we might support your working parents.