Good to Great Parenting

Good to Great Parenting NZ parenting coach and mum of two, helping parents trust their instincts and embrace being "enough." Founder of Good to Great Parenting. Book coming soon! 📚

Parents who want to feel more relaxed and confident and understand their child better will find these skills invaluable. See my website www.gtgparenting.co.nz and Instagram for more inspiration. Email me on [email protected] to book your confidential call to learn more about how I can help you build rapport and connection and to understand your child better.

What do you do to top up your energy account?
10/09/2026

What do you do to top up your energy account?

Teaching children to stand up for themselves at school and in their friendships matters. Every child benefits from this ...
08/09/2026

Teaching children to stand up for themselves at school and in their friendships matters. Every child benefits from this knowledge and can learn how to do it by watching others.

Encourage them to speak up in different settings or social situations.

Notice when they do it and they'll feel confident to do it when you are not there.

If you are the parent of a child who is going through a difficult time you know that feeling of wanting to "fix it". It'...
07/09/2026

If you are the parent of a child who is going through a difficult time you know that feeling of wanting to "fix it".

It's hard for us when our child doesn't get invited to the birthday party.😢

Kids hate it when you weren't there to watch the game and it was that time they got a try.

You hear all about the bad mark in a test that is the end of the world to them.

Adults know that life will not always go our way. You've been dumped before, and you've failed exams The challenges you've faced gave you the experience to handle it.

And your kids will need those moments too.
Parents can’t do the learning for them.

Standing by while they feel disappointed is one of the hardest parts of parenting.

Growing and learning are often the hardest and most uncomfortable times.

That's when you know that your child is growing and you are too.

The main thing in parenting isn't a magic strategy or some words that get your kids to do what you want right away. It's...
06/09/2026

The main thing in parenting isn't a magic strategy or some words that get your kids to do what you want right away. It's about doing the day to day things you do, and it's about doing them consistently. What you do matters even when you do it less well than you want to, you feel tired, or a bit grumpy. Starting small and being consistent is the way to make a difference. You'll find a way to make things stick when you track your progress. Keep going and be patient with yourself on the days when it feels like it's not working. Consistency is the main thing and it will get you there in your parenting.

06/09/2026

What is one thing that helps your morning routine?

Rules help kids feel safer by letting them know we are guiding them to stay within safe limits.Structure and predictable...
04/09/2026

Rules help kids feel safer by letting them know we are guiding them to stay within safe limits.

Structure and predictable routines help kids to make better choices so they can do this on their own.

Boundaries and rules aren't just about telling them what to do and what not to do, it's also about letting them know we'll be there when things don't go to plan.

Sometimes we expect kids to know everything and it's not until they mess up that we find out which parts they need help with.

Like a lot of things in our parenting consistency is what makes the difference. A boundary only works when it's something we follow through on.

Then it's becomes a rule, rather than an idea.

Tune into the times when your child is making a bid for your attention. We're helping to build and strengthen the connec...
04/09/2026

Tune into the times when your child is making a bid for your attention. We're helping to build and strengthen the connection in those times. These moments pop up when we're busy. Often, it's the end of the day when we're all tired and you see it sometimes when they are niggling away at their sibling.

You know the times when they are acting funny, it's one of the signs they need a
top up from us. A sign through a word or a gesture that tells them we see them.

When you make a point of slowing down it helps, even when you stop for a moment.

All of these things seem to adults like they might not be meaningful.

It's the small pauses and softening in the pace that communicate that you do see and hear what they are telling you, even if it's not with their words. You know your child and you can read them better than anyone else.

28/08/2026

👉🍏PSA how to save your apple crumble🍏👈

Parents can end up putting everyone else's needs first. Handing out the yummiest and crispiest bits, we make sure everyo...
25/08/2026

Parents can end up putting everyone else's needs first. Handing out the yummiest and crispiest bits, we make sure everyone else is fed, happy, and sorted before we think about ourselves... which is why we’re drinking coffee that’s been reheated three times.

Note to self: no more cold coffee.

Parents need and deserve the hot drink too.

With cream on it, and a sprinkle of chocolate too!

Self first is not selfish.

Kids bloom in their own time, and parents notice the little things that help them grow.When adults pay attention and sta...
23/08/2026

Kids bloom in their own time, and parents notice the little things that help them grow.

When adults pay attention and stay curious about what helps them (and doesn't) they can adjust some of the conditions kids need.

You see their patterns, their worries, their strengths, everything that shows you who they’re becoming.

You’re the one who can slow things down when they’re unsure or set limits that help them feel safe.

You get to tune in and give them enough support to bloom in their own way and in their own time.

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