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In this new podcast series,  Parenting Sessions , parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine is interviewed about the latest parenting issues. Win Win Parenting supports parents to successfully navigate the ups and downs of family life. Dr Rosina believes managing home life more confidently leads to less stress and better outcomes for children and a more harmonious family life.  Parents learn practical strategies to manage day-to-day parenting challenges such as struggles with technology, emotional outbursts and keeping calm even in the most volatile situations.

By parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine Article published in Woman’s Day Magazine, 31 January 2011. Child development expert Dr Rosina McAlpine shows how to boost your child’s confidence and beat the back-to-school stress. STEP 1: Use Actions Not Words How often have you said, “Not now, I’m on the phone” or “I’m too busy”? “Most parents are very busy, which adds to the stress of dealing with children,” Dr Rosina McAlpine says. “But how would you feel if someone talked to you that way? It’s important to let your kids know you value their opinions as much as anyone else’s” Instead of hurting your child’s feelings, try these solutions: On the phone Ask the person to hold, then say to your child “I’m very interested in what you have to say but I can’t talk now. I’ll be off the phone in ten minutes and we’ll talk then.” When busy “Sorry darling I’m busy doing something for work. Let’s talk about it at dinner.” When cooking “I can’t talk now because it’s dangerous with a hot stove and I don’t want you to get hurt.” STEP 2: Focus on the Behaviour Not the Child Biting. Hitting. Nose picking. Ignoring requests. Children do so many things adults find unacceptable and often our automatic reaction is to say “You’re so naughty” or “You’re so cheeky/rude/bad”. “Try focussing on their behaviour rather than them” Says Dr McAlpine. “For example say ‘biting hurts. It is not OK to bite/speak in that tone/be rude’. Children who feel good about themselves are more likely to try new things and are less likely to be defensive or insecure. Regularly telling a child they’re naughty might mean they believe it for life.” Child development expert Dr Rosina McAlpine shows how to boost your child’s confidence and beat the back-to-school stress. STEP 3: Teach your child Gratitude A grateful attitude can reduce depression and make children aware of what is important to their true happiness, research shows. Teach your child to be grateful by: Keeping a journal Ask them to record the things they love about their life. They can use words, pictures, stickers - whatever they like. Bedtime thank-you “Invite your child to share who and what they are grateful for. It’s a lovely way to go to sleep” says Dr McAlpine.

Most parents can’t seem to agree on the right age to let their children walk to school alone and struggle with the balance between giving children the opportunity to be independent by letting them walk to school and the anxiety they feel by doing so. To read the Full Article please go to http://peninsulakids.com.au/walk-to-school-safely-day/

Parenting expert Dr Rosina was interviewed on ABC Radio for The Happiness Show The program - hosted by Terry Robson - health journalist, author, and broadcaster - explores the notion of happiness in our lives. Listen to the Podcast here

Do you struggle to get the kids to complete their homework? If so, listen to this interview with parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine to get some knowledge of the research and practical tips on: is homework beneficial? should parents help their children with homework? what to do if children (and parents) are struggling? how to resolve the conflict if parents aren't on the same page about homework!

Have you ever wondered how the leading minds of today raise their children. Parenting expert Dr Rosina shares the latest research in child development and parenting from her book -  Inspired Children: how the leading minds of today raise their kids  in an interview with Themis Thomas. Learn how you can give your baby the best genetic start in life, how stress in pregnancy can affect a child right up into adolescence, the latest findings on supporting baby health and development, how to help your child develop key life skills like emotional intelligence and good self esteem and much more.

Young people's behaviours are often shaped by adults and carers around them. By stopping disrespectful behaviour and education through positive role modelling, we can put an end to the cycle of violence. How often have we heard phrases such as “boys will be boys” or “it’s OK, he just did it because he likes you”, about disrespectful or aggressive behaviour towards girls or women? Although these sayings may seem harmless on the surface, they are unknowingly normalising aggression as something that is inherent in boys or something that is provoked by girls, experts say. Not all forms of disrespect lead to violence, but we know that violence starts with disrespect. We can put an end to this cycle by stopping it at the start. Read Full Article

Do your toddlers, young children or teens have trouble managing their emotions? Do your children fight with their siblings and engage in sibling rivalry? If you answered yes to any of those questions then please join me, Dr Rosina McAlpine and my dear friend Dr Robyn Mills as we explore the many practical tools you can use to turn tantrums and fights into a learning opportunity to teach your children many life skills like:  emotional intelligence: understanding and managing their emotions  social responsibility: being caring and sharing people Interview can be heard  here OK, we all know that siblings fight and we all know that children can have difficulty managing their big emotions like anger, jealousy and fear, SO, let’s not see this as a negative thing BUT see it in a positive light. You might be sceptical right? Stay with me - how about we reframe these difficult times as opportunities we can use to teach our children how to get on in life, whether they are toddlers or teenagers. The more you children learn about life safely and lovingly in your home with you – the less you have to worry about your children when they are out in the world and don’t have you there to help them and to keep them safe. If you can help your children learn to get on with their siblings – you are helping them get on with teachers, friends and other relatives. If you can help them manage their emotions at home – you can feel confident they will be able to manage them in situations they find themselves in and you are not around! As always it is a fun show with loads of heart-warming stories and positive parenting advice, resources, tools and tips you can use in your home with your family and share with your friends.

Young people's behaviours are often shaped by adults and carers around them. By stopping disrespectful behaviour and education through positive role modelling, we can put an end to the cycle of violence. HIGHLIGHTS “Stop it at the Start” campaign aims to break the cycle of violence by encouraging adults to have positive influences in young people We must stop excuses and educate children about respectful behaviour Resources are available to help you engage in conversation READ FULL ARTICLE

How to help your children develop emotional intelligence Join parenting expert Dr Rosina as she interviews Keyuri Joshi on how to help your children develop emotional intelligence - a key skill for life success. Keyuri believes that toddlers are mini versions of teens and that if parents want the teenage years to be easier, they need to start early to identify and implement a parenting style that is not just loving, but effective.  Keyuri works with parents of children aged birth to 10 as a “personal trainer” for their private and parenting goals. Of vital importance to Keyuri is to teach parents how to build emotional intelligence skills in their children.  Research proves that kids who are raised by emotion coaching parents are on a completely different trajectory than those children of other parents. Teachers help kids to pass tests at school and parents are in a prime position to help their kids pass the tests of life. Keyuri Joshi “retired” from nursing to be a stay at home mom. As her only child grew more independent, she turned her passion of supporting others into her profession.  She is certified by the ICF (International Coach Federation) as a Life and Parenting Coach, and an Emotional Intelligence Coach. For more about Keyuri see her website  www.ontheballparent.com

Mix 101.1 Melbourne. At home a few weeks before school starts practice a regular day in Kindergarten. Children need to practice self regulation and be able to sit in a chair, listen to a story work, at their desk. Take the child to school and help orient them to the school: their classroom, playground and toilets. On the first day if your child is crying, try and stay calm and take them to a teacher or a friend and reassure them you’ll be back to pick them up this afternoon. Don’t prolong the agony, leave as soon as you feel they’ll be ok.

Parenting expert Dr Rosina writes for Wellbeing Magazine When disciplining children, many parents use time-out, choosing it as a “better” alternative to smacking. However, there is evidence that this parenting tool is significantly more complex than parents think and some experts even consider it a harmful practice. A controversial history Time-out has been used in behavioural parenting programs since the 1960s. Shockingly, most people wouldn’t know that the technique was actually developed as a method of training laboratory animals and was later used to manage children’s behaviour. Yes, that’s right: it was developed to control animals and today is recommended by some experts as an approach parents can use to control their kids. Read the full article here