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Why bribing kids can backfire!
In this article, Jess unpacks why bribing kids with treats, screen time or other rewards might get quick results… but not the kind that last.
Why family meals matter!
Discover how the frequency of family meals can influence children’s development and wellbeing, and how sharing meals creates valuable opportunities to nurture kindness, caring and other important aspects of children’s moral development.
What mindset is your child catching?
Jess explores how kids can develop mindsets from age 2, and how these shape their wellbeing, friendships and ability to cope with challenges. Discover ways to nurture gratitude and an abundance mindset while discouraging scarcity and victim thinking.
Empathy Starts with Noticing!
How can we help kids strengthen their empathy muscles? Jess explores how we can help kids develop the habit of noticing the faces, feelings and needs of others, building their awareness of the people around them and nurturing their capacity to care.
Why Atomic Habits might be the most important parenting book you’ll never read!
Jess applies lessons from James Clear’s Atomic Habits to parenting, showing how small, everyday habits can shape children’s self-perceptions and support their mental and emotional wellbeing into adolescence and beyond.
Why kids should do chores (...and why we shouldn’t call them chores!)
Should kids do household chores? Absolutely! But when should they start? How do we balance play with opportunities to contribute to meaningful family tasks? See what the research says about why chores matter for children’s development and wellbeing.
The pitfalls of being a 'Friend-Parent'.
Jess explores why young children need us to be their ‘North Star’ much more than they need us to be their friend, and she shares how to build a close, loving relationship that better supports our children's emotional and social development.
Less Screen Time, But Then What?
Jess explores the impact of early childhood screen time and shares practical, research-informed ways to reduce it, replacing screens with play, family tasks and imaginative activities that foster creativity, connection, and contribution.
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