I know every parent wants a secure, loving and joyful connection with their child. It makes everything you do worthwhile, doesn’t it! A secure connection is what makes our children co-operate. There are so many ways that you can do this...
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We look forward to the summer holidays with a mixture of feelings, don’t we? If you are a working parent, you may have to consider an activity holiday club. This is not always straightforward for a child who may be anxious in new social...
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Every parent knows that starting school is not just about buying uniforms and pens. The transition is often more to do with yours and your child’s feelings. I know it may seem early to think about this, however, it’s always good to...
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Transitions, the comings, and goings ( Attachments and Separations) are all part of life. Sometimes the changes can be sudden, distressing and anxiety provoking. I want to offer you some ideas to prepare you and your child for common transitions...
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Helping parents and children have a good and deep nights sleep is a passion. Most of the time, medical issues are not the sole cause of your child’s sleep issue. However, prior to practicing gentle sleep hygiene, always seek help from your...
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Therapists like me meet with families all the time. However, you don’t have to be a therapist to implement family meetings at home. It really is one of my favourite Positive Discipline tools and many of my clients find them helpful and...
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Mental Health Awareness Week takes place on 13-19 May 2019. The theme from the Mental Health Foundation this year is Body Image – How we think and feel about our bodies, #BeBodyKind. This is everybody’s business but is especially...
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The brain is a complex and wonderful organ. Parenting is a deeply emotional experience and it originates deep within our brains in our limbic system. This works with our body to enable secure connections that create safety, understanding, trust...
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It’s study and exam time. I feel for you and I am so relieved that we all survived five years of exams. Just remember you will all survive it. Here are my ideas that I helped us and some thoughts from others too. How to Help your Teen Study...
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The Easter holidays are an ideal time to practice relaxation and breathing. A time to gather and take a moment to connect, calm and just be. Here are a few simple ideas ( and free audio) you can use now to help you and your family. Let’s be...
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You probably know that children do need limits. You might not know that limits go towards shaping your child’s capacity for self-control/regulation/discipline. Over the years I’ve had many interesting discussions regarding limits...
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Do you get fed up of asking your child to do things and it often results in many daily power struggles! Did you know that on average a child may hear up to 17 commands an hour ( Carolyn Webster Stratton, The Incredible Years) and in families...
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