Family Meetings for a Calmer Summer
The One Family Habit That Makes Everything Else Easier As a therapist, I sit with parents every week. And one of the things I notice again and again is this:
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Understanding the Link Between Sleep Problems and Nighttime Fears
Spring is coming and with lighter evenings and shifting routines, sleep difficulties in children often resurface. If bedtime battles or nighttime fears feel familiar, this is a good moment to
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When Talking in “Hot Moments” Doesn’t Help Big Feelings
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family came through the festive period as well as possible. January brings lots of resolutions. I do not know about you, but
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Christmas: The Roles We Fall Into
In many cultures, Christmas is held as a season of connection, warmth, and joy — a time to come together with the people we care about. Yet for others, Christmas
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When Tempers Flare: Understanding Your Child’s Aggression
Many parents I meet in my practice tell me the same thing: “My child’s aggression is the hardest behaviour to manage.” In those heated moments, it can feel exhausting, discouraging,
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Helping Your Child Bridge the Back to School Transition
As September approaches, many parents find themselves wondering: Will my child cope with starting or returning to school?Are they ready? Am I ready? Starting a new school, or year of
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7 Five Minute Vagal Tone Calm Down Exercises
Vagal tone is something every family can strengthen, and it makes a huge difference when big feelings show up. It’s the body’s natural calming system — the part that steadies
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When Thoughts Run Wild: The Hidden Side of Emotional Dysregulation
When parents hear the term emotional dysregulation, they often imagine big feelings and big reactions—meltdowns, shouting, slammed doors. But there’s another form of dysregulation that’s far quieter, often invisible, and
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Why Does My Child Struggle with Emotional Regulation?
Are you feeling exhausted by your child’s constant tantrums, mood swings, or endless energy? Do they seem triggered by the smallest things, struggling to stay calm or focus? It’s easy
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Holding Big Feelings: The Power of Containment
As parents, we often find ourselves navigating our children’s big emotions, searching the internet, and reading countless books filled with parenting strategies. Yet, many of these techniques don’t seem to
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ADHD and Sleep: Simple Solutions for Families
Being a parent to a child diagnosed with ADHD can be both rewarding and challenging, especially when it comes to ensuring they get the rest they need. Sleep issues are
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Understanding Medical Conditions and Sleep Disorders
Sleep is important for children’s growth and development. But many children have trouble sleeping because of medical problems and sleep disorders. From asthma to sleep apnea, these issues can impact
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Improve Insomnia With These Sleep Tips
Children can experience insomnia, too, and their sleepless nights can impact the entire family. For parents, watching a child struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep can be both frustrating
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Autumn Nights: The Importance of Sleep for Your Child’s Emotional Health
As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, the rhythm of life changes. Autumn brings shorter days and longer nights, reminding us of the importance of rest and
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Even Teens Have Separation Anxiety: Essential Advice for Parents
It’s completely normal for teenagers to experience worry or anxiety; it’s a typical part of growing up. However, many parents who come to my private practice are often surprised to
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“Beyond ‘Don’t Worry’: Why Reassurance Isn’t Enough to Ease Your Child’s Anxiety”
As parents, our instinct is to protect our children from discomfort and distress. When our child expresses anxiety or fear, our immediate response is often to reassure them. We might
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Talking Helps: Explaining Anxiety to Children
It’s not uncommon for children to experience anxiety without fully understanding what they are feeling. Especially for those who are perfectionists, anxious feelings might mistakenly be accepted as a normal
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Unravelling Anxiety Disorders: The Six Types that Affect Children
Although there is no single factor that causes anxiety, it is crucial to differentiate between typical anxiety and an anxiety disorder.in this article, I’ll outline six types of anxiety disorders
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Anxiety in Children: Recognising the Key Signs for Parents
As parents, it’s natural to worry about your children’s well-being, especially when it comes to their mental health. Anxiety is a common issue that many children face and can control
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“Parenting with Peace: Strategies to Stay Calm and Centered”
Parenting is a remarkable and fulfilling journey, but it can bring many moments of powerlessness. This can often lead to us being triggered and a longing for inner peace can
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6 Actions To Avoid During A Meltdown or Tantrum: Calming Emotional Storms
Parenting can be challenging, but it’s important to remember that we don’t have to be flawless all the time. During times of emotional turmoil in our children, it’s important to
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Meltdowns, Anger, and Tantrums: Navigating Emotional Storms
As a parent, you’ve probably experienced your fair share of emotional storms with your child. Sometimes they come out of nowhere like lightening, so dealing with tantrums, meltdowns, and anger
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Positive Discipline Versus Punishment: Choosing the Path to Effective Parenting
I totally understand how challenging it can be when our children question our authority. It’s a common theme that many parents face in my practice. Finding the right balance in
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Sandplay Therapy: Building Bridges to Healing
As a parent, you want to do everything you can to help your child. When they’re struggling, it can be heartbreaking to watch and you may feel helpless. “If you
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Tips to Minimise Stress during the Christmas Season
It’s the Christmas season again. Time pressure, finding the perfect gifts for everyone and managing the children. It’s a highly stressful time. If the burden of making the holidays epically
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Common Sleep Mistakes: clocks “fall back” on the 29th of October
This is an updated post from last year. The leaves are changing colours, and the weather is getting cooler….. The warm weather has all lulled us this year. However, yes,
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Myth Busting Anxiety
I’ve created a collection of commonly held misconceptions and myths about anxiety to help parents comprehend and help their children. I will cover various themes and management strategies related to
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9 Tips to Help your Child Settle at Holiday Club
This is an updated post. I hope it helps your child settle into a club over the summer. We look forward to the summer holidays with mixed feelings, don’t we?
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Managing New School Transitions
This is updated for parents worried about how their child will manage the transition to school in the Autumn term. Transitions, comings, and goings (attachments and separations) are all part
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Clocks Going Forward Sunday the 26th of March.
The clocks will go forward one hour on Sunday, March 26th, at 1 am. This means we all lose an hour. To remember which direction to change the clocks, there
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Surviving the Teenage Transition
I remember those feelings. Adolescence is a time of intense emotions, so stress between you is inevitable. Studies have demonstrated the importance of teenagers expressing their emotions in navigating this
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You are loved, Free Sleep Meditation
I am sure you are busy making Christmas the best you can, and Christmas can be challenging. Sometimes, it is full of upsets, ruptures and deep connections. This free meditation
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