Children are now 27 and 29, but we are parenting and homeschooling our 14 year old niece, bringing her from Australia to Spain for the summer. the recent expression on her face after trying paella the first time brought a smile. "What are these?" "Snails." We always keep stress to a minimum. No need for us to shout, always stay calm, always listen properly FIRST. We are here for the sharing of ideas. We also work extensively with children, parents and teachers around the world presenting self esteem and confidence workshops, so this is a good place to gauge where parent's major concerns are. 4. Whats your top tip for parents whose kids are about to enter teenage years? Stay calm, be firm and consistent, always explain decisions and always be kind. 5. Whats the best thing about weekends? Nothing particularly different for us, weekends or weekdays. We work and play during both :)
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