Author Archives: Nicole Pierotti

Nicole Pierotti

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Helping Your Child to change their Negative Thoughts



“I’m stupid, I always get it wrong”  “I don’t have any friends” “No one likes me” These are the typical comments I hear from Primary school aged children everyday in my room.  Mostly none of these thoughts are true.  So …
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At what age should my child transition from cot to bed?



At what age should my child transition from cot to bed? My three year old is still sleeping in her cot and is very comfortable there and sleeps very well. I am concerned that if she gets put in a …
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Can my Baby have their Bottle in the Cot or Not?



When it comes to discussing night time routines and how they should go, I am fairly relaxed as to what your night time routine should be and the order it runs in.  Whatever works for your family and your lifestyle.  …
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Expert Advice: Children & Divorce



Helping your kids cope with separation and divorce By Nicole Pierotti When parents have separated, children no matter their age often struggle to cope.  For children, it is a great loss, loss of a parent, loss of a life, and …
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Q&A: Recently Separated



MY husband and I have just separated and our young children aged four and six aren’t coping too well. I’m trying to be as supportive as I can but they are showing signs of distress (super tantrums, crankiness, bad behaviour etc). …
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How to Listen so Kids will Talk



How to Listen so Kids will Talk  – get your child to talk to you more I often hear parents commenting that they ask their child how their day was at school and ‘okay’ is the only answer they get. …
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Q&A: How to make Reading Interesting



Any hints on how to read to an 18 month old? She doesn’t seem interested and just chews on the pages. I’m not sure if she is too young or it’s doing much good. Should I just leave it until …
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Relationships and Friendships



My son has asked me to write this article.  It is a topic that is an important part of his day every day.  Friendships and the relationships he has with everyone. Think about the types of relationships you have in …
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Babies & Behaviour



Our babies are learning from us from the day they are born.  As a mother you have to understand your position in the world.  You are the most important person in their lives and the one person that they would …
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Kids & Behaviour



As a baby your child was learning from you from the day they were born.  As a mother you have to understand your position in the world.  You are the most important person in their lives and the one person …
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