Author Archives: Karyn @ kloppenmum

About Karyn @ kloppenmum

kloppenmum is me, Karyn Van Der Zwet, mother of three and ex-teacher. I'm part of a revolution in parenting, with the aim to raise mature (not sophisticated) and self-assured children. I have also had articles printed in The Journal for The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (Children and Young People) and the US parenting magazine, Pathways to Family Wellness, as well I regularly write for World Moms Blog (named as one of the Forbes 100 most useful blogs for women 2012). You can follow me on facebook: Karyn Van Der Zwet and Kloppenmum Thanks to Mr Hare for taking the photo. Cheers, son: xxxx.

All About Tantrums: 3 Weeks to Go!!

  It looks as if we only have another 3-4 weeks to wait…I have a few layout issues I am trying to get sorted at the moment…I might have to accept things aren’t 100% and deal with that later. Sigh. … Continue reading

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Tantrum Book Update

I am feeling bad because I haven’t been here blogging… but just to let you know, All About Tantrums (Why we have them; How to prevent them: What to do when they happen.) Is very close to being out! I … Continue reading

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Easy Pavlova Recipe and How NOT to Cook One Too

My latest at World Moms Blog, if you need a laugh today is your lucky day. http://www.worldmomsblog.com/2013/04/12/zealand-pavlova/

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Primal Need Five: Love WITH Sexuality

The final primal need is that of Love and Sexuality or, to be more precise, Love with Sexuality. (The first part of this series is here: Preventing Our Children From Developing Demons (And Healing Our Own).)   Those people who … Continue reading

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Census Fun over at World Moms Blog

You can click here: http://www.worldmomsblog.com/2013/04/03/zealand-census-day/

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Enmeshed is NOT Attuned and Enmeshed is NOT Healthy

People with the aspects of the Autonomy Survival Style do not trust themselves. They struggle to set internal boundaries and they struggle to understand how they can be loved if they make room for their own needs. They over-function in … Continue reading

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Primal Need Four: Autonomy

This is another post in the series that has been really hard for me to write. It addresses one of my core survival styles, one I am proud to say I am pretty sure I haven’t passed on to my younger boys, … Continue reading

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The Reality of The Trust Survival Style

We’ve all been deluded at some stage, whether it be by a friend or a lover, a family member or an acquaintance. Some people just seem to magically draw us in and we imagine they are something they are not. … Continue reading

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Upcoming Changes

Hey there all my regular crew, just thought I’d let you know that I am about to become the tantrum lady. No, I’m not going to get down on the ground and throw one, it’s just that I’m pretty certain … Continue reading

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Drought!

When I wrote this the reporters were saying worst drought since 1962…tonight they said worst drought since 1952 and no significant rain for six months. What would you do if your water was limited? http://www.worldmomsblog.com/2013/03/06/zealand-drought/

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