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What Shared Parental Responsibility Means For Divorced Parents And Their Children

There is a core principle within Australian family law which basically means that whenever a couple gets divorced or they separate, the parental responsibility for any children they may have is shared equally. A family lawyer will explain to you that even if the child’s two parents are not on speaking terms, and one regards the other as an unfit parent, the Family Court will order joint parental responsibility in almost all cases.

We say almost all cases because although shared parental responsibility is usually the default position, there are some circumstances in which instead of shared, sole parental responsibility will be ordered, although it may only be temporarily. The reasons for this are very narrow and only apply in cases where one of the parents is deemed unfit to have the responsibility.

February 23, 2021Legal Advice, ParentingBy Slinky Life

Does Your Shy Child Love School?

Some children fit into the traditional school mould with no problems. They can’t wait to get to school and meet with their friends and they enjoy the work. Others find it more difficult. They may be extremely shy, feel that they are picked on or find it difficult to concentrate on work in a group environment.

For those parents whose children hate school for whatever reason, life becomes an absolute hassle. Their child may throw tantrums about going to school, or they may ‘feel sick’ – an emotional response to the stress of going to school. Very young children are sometimes too immature to leave the shelter of their home and caregiver to attend school in an environment where they really have to look after themselves to a great extent.

August 16, 2017Lifestyle, ParentingBy Slinky Life

Tough Parenting Issues You Never Expected

Parenting is a long term commitment that does not come with any handbook. Well, it may do at some forms but they may only serve as a guide. At some point, support to child care may be asked implicitly. Why is there a need for all of these?

Watching a child struggle is heart breaking. Even if parents would want to, they cannot fix what their kid cannot. At the end of the day, the endeavor involves taking care of the child while letting him grow up independently too. Yes, this means that he should be allowed to make mistakes. Quite confusing right? All the while, you thought protecting him or her from the chaos of life is the only way to get through it. But just like diamonds, they should be under pressure too.

The least thing parents should do is to prepare themselves on what lies ahead. What are the common issues that may be stumbled upon in the process?

February 7, 2014Lifestyle, ParentingBy Slinky Life

Do Not Get Stuck with Parenting Dilemmas

There are various factors that may come across when it comes to raising a family. With the advent of today’s modernization in the society, parents are indeed subject to more headaches. The truth is that there are parenting dilemmas experience now that were not present in the previous generations. Before, most families were not bombarded by questions in kid raising. There was no need for it because there were traditional mores and culture observed. There were also set of rules which parents were somehow obliged to follow. These were followed smoothly. Those were the days.

Common Parenting Dilemmas

Just like any other endeavor, facing gray areas are common in life pursuits. In parenting, there are questions that may confuse parents. What are these?

October 7, 2013Lifestyle, ParentingBy Slinky Life

How do You Discipline Your Child?

In the good (bad) old days, many parent disciplined their children with a belt or rod. But true discipline is not simply physical punishment for a perceived wrong; it is training a child how to behave using love and kindness rather than harsh physical pain to accomplish your goals.

No one would smack or belt a little puppy that chewed a slipper or left its calling card on the floor, so why do this to a child? Children should be taught first by example, then by showing them how to do a thing and encouraging them to do it – even doing it with them can work well. Rewards can be given for good behaviour, but little children are so eager to copy and to please their parents that a simple hug is often reward enough.

May 3, 2013Lifestyle, ParentingBy Slinky Life

Train Your Child to be Tidy – Painlessly

Most children are not naturally tidy. They love to get all those blocks or other toys out to play with, but they don’t like the job of picking them up off the floor and putting them away. Unless they are taught to put their clothes away, they will no doubt stay on the floor or wherever they landed when taken off.

Training your child to be tidy need not be a hassle, but be warned; if you are not tidy yourself, don’t expect your child to be. Children copy what their parents do and if they live in an untidy environment will see no reason to be any different. That said, most parents realise that life is easier and more pleasant when the home is relatively tidy. At least they don’t waste time or get frustrated looking for important things that just disappear into the general mess.

December 10, 2012Lifestyle, ParentingBy Slinky Life

3 Reasons Why Carpet is a Good Choice for Children

If you are building your home or renovating, flooring is one of the essential components to decide about. What kind of flooring do you like best that will suit your budget and your lifestyle? And don’t forget to think about your future needs. For instance, a young working couple may think their life will go on as it is for many years and before long the removalists are called. It may well do so, but usually couples have children sooner or later and what suits your lifestyle now may not suit it then. Here are 3 reasons why carpet is a good choice for children.

It is safer

Hardwood, vinyl and tiles may seem like a great flooring choice for children, but if you’ve never had any there are some things you may not realise. Sure, babies and children are messy little creatures and likely to throw up on the floor at any given time. Hard floors are much easier to clean than carpet, but they can do damage to your child that carpet never would. How?

Toddlers and little children fall over all the time. Toddlers especially love to climb up on things and often fall off them if you turn your back for two seconds. A fall onto hard tile or even timber can give them concussion or break a limb. Many children break an arm or split a lip from falling off the settee onto a hard floor.

Babies can roll over while you are reaching for the powder after changing their diaper. If they are on a change table, it is a long way down to that hard floor. Carpets don’t break; children do.

October 16, 2012Home & Garden, ParentingBy Slinky Life