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Successful Parenting Solutions …..

BUDDI 4Kids is a unique fun and funky 'tool kit' that brings together hints, tips, techniques and parenting advice that really work - all delivered in easy to follow steps. PLUS, to get the children interested and keep them involved, the kit includes colourful flashcards, role model characters, a reward system with a difference, catchphrases, signals and lots more! ………Recipes to help make parenting easier.

BUDDI 4Kids is a no-nonsense, non 'ology', practical approach to parenting, created by 2 mums who've been there, worn the T-shirt, made the mistakes and like most of us had little time to read the theories of childcare. As parents and qualified Life Coaches, we developed the BUDDI 4Kids tool kit; to share the inspiring and motivating techniques we discovered, that can prepare you to see and do things differently - making family life easier whilst giving your children a better start.

The kit has been fully tested by parents, grandparents, child minders and other professionals with excellent reviews (shown throughout this site).

'The BUDDI 4Kids kit is an absolute gem, I think it is a must for anyone who has children, whether it be parents, childminders or carers.' Mrs T Shipman, Mum of 2

BUDDI 4Kids will help you show your child/ren how to:

Perfect angel or mini me?

How many times do you hear 'They get that from me…' - but do we really want them to?

BUDDI 4Kids recognises that our children are what we make them, we set the examples and they copy. Is it okay for parents to shout, sulk, argue, avoid situations, make a mess, rush around in a crazy way and still expect our children to behave perfectly? Probably not! But it’s generally what happens.

'BUDDI 4Kids has made me look at myself in a different light. I now realise how my children pick up on loads of my awful habits. It has suddenly made me conscious of everything I do and am trying really hard to set them a better example. It's like having a special friend nudging me when I slip into my old ways' Sarah W, Mum of 2, Cornwall.

So, unlike most parenting self help books BUDDI 4Kids has two sides to the kit. One side 4Kids and the other side 4You, giving parents the opportunity to brush up on their own life skills. It will help parents to:

So much to do, so little time?

BUDDI 4Kids is not a book requiring you to read from cover to cover, most of us have little time to do this; instead it's a 'tool kit' that's easy to reach for when you need it, to arm you with ideas and tools for good parenting in bite sized chunks.

It's bright, colourful and different - a simple 'recipe' card format on a handy stand for the grown-ups plus for the children a set of flashcards to capture their interest and fuel their imaginations.

'BUDDI 4Kids is very easy to use and I love the way you can stand the book up, which is great for my desk at home and school!' - Mrs G, Croydon

With over 100 simple techniques, that really work, BUDDI 4Kids will help the whole family ditch bad habits making everyday niggles a thing of the past. Like your favourite recipe book, you'll have a few recipes that really 'tick the box'; similarly, BUDDI 4Kids includes lots of ideas for you to discover those that really work for you and your family.

'It doesn't "talk down" to adults or make them feel that behaviour issues are somehow THEIR fault – it is written in a "been there, done that – here’s what we tried!" style.' Mrs S Hooper – Mum & registered childminder

Who can use BUDDI 4Kids?

Parents

Aimed at parents with children aged 2–10 years old, BUDDI 4Kids shows you what you can do, rather than what you're doing wrong with your children. The kit includes lots of ideas and parenting advice giving you the confidence to deal with every day issues, showing you what to do and what to say. It will enhance your relationship with your children by showing you how to ditch the nagging parent image to become a helpful, respected loving guide. Time invested now will come back ten fold as your children grow up.

'I could relate to many, if not all of the situations and problems referred to, and I am sure many other mothers would agree' – Nicky, Mum.

Grandparents, carers, nannies and au pairs

BUDDI 4Kids is a great resource for anyone looking after other people’s children – especially for those grandparents who are thrown in at the deep end. There are lots of ideas and techniques for anyone needing a little help, advice or confidence and it can also help to create a strong foundation for continuity and consistency of childcare.

'I have to rely on my parents for childcare as I work full time. I showed the kit to my Mum and we agreed some Nanny & Grandad house rules to make sure they were in control. It's worked fantastically and has given Mum & Dad much more confidence as they felt out of touch with young children.' Liz B, Mum of 2, Glos.

Find a friend

A great way to get started and keep you going is to pair up with a friend or group and work through the kit together. By doing this it makes it more fun and will help you to stay motivated, enthusiastic and on track.

Design your own ‘Effective Parenting Skills course’

Just as many of us dream of an instruction manual giving parenting tips for the home and family, the opportunity of going on a ‘successful parenting training course’ can be beyond reach. Questions that come to mind are – Where do I look for parenting advice? Where are the courses? Are they any good? Do I have the time? How much will it cost?

You can use BUDDI as your ‘DIY successful parenting course’ – tailor the tool kit to suit you and your time constraints. For example you may choose to work on one BUDDI per week or focus on specific parenting or life skills. The pack is designed to be flexible allowing you to dip in when it suits, work at your own pace and concentrate on the ideas or techniques that will work for you and your family.

Some tips that may help:

• Draw up a timetable – schedule your time to look at one BUDDI at a time.
• Decide what you want to learn – you may want to focus on specific skills e.g. behaviour, communication, independence etc. or on specific problems or issues you face on a daily basis.
• Find a friend, grandparent or carer - allocate special time over a coffee each week to work together. Doing it together will increase your commitment and mean you are more likely to stick to your schedule.
• Get together with a group of other mums (for example a toddler or antenatal group) and using the tool kit to guide you, spend say 15 minutes each week to share ideas and experiences. Discover what works for others etc and is a great excuse for a social gathering.
• Work at your own pace – take on what you can do and manage your own time.
• Make it a good experience – you are more likely to stick at it if it’s enjoyable – remember always reward your efforts.

Schools, pre-schools & others

BUDDI 4Kids can also be used by behaviour management teams or parent liaison in schools, pre-schools etc., looking for ideas to support struggling parents or to resolve classroom issues.

'I found it also to be a wonderful resource for PSHE and for supporting families with behaviour management whether you work in schools, childminding settings, pre-schools, nurseries or children's centres' - Sam Goudie, Registered Network Childminder and Teaching Assistant.

'I like the practical nature of the ideas and they work in isolation outside of the' pack' Sasha Edmunds, Mum

The ideas and techniques in the kit can also be adapted where there is a need for training, courses or sessions looking at effective or successful parenting tips. This might be useful in a toddler group or group of mums specifically looking for parenting advice or guidance.

Ever wish you could start again?

It's never too late. BUDDI 4Kids will hold your hand all the way, showing you some simple techniques and tools for good parenting, quick wins and sustainable things to do - do nothing and life will stay the same.