I know that you want your child to be responsible and independent. Maybe, at the same time, you often feel the need to hover, supervise, control and micromanage your children even when they should be doing things for themselves. This is often...
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Fears are really common in childhood, however, for some children they simply don’t grow out of it and they escalate over time. Within this blog, I would like you to understand what a phobia is, what symptoms to look out for and what you may...
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When we attend and validate a child’s emotions we might even have one of those moments of connection. A secure and solid connection between parent and child builds a child’s social, cognitive and emotional functioning. Emotion...
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Nature is very wise, Autumn is the season where the trees shed their leaves. They take a break from photosynthesizing and prepare for winter and live off what’s been harvested over summer. Trees then await the arrival of Spring where the...
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Anxiety is the most common mental health condition in children, it doesn’t distinguish between age, background or social group. Anxiety UK suggests 1 in 6 young people will experience an anxiety condition at some point in their lives. There are...
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I ran a sleep workshop this weekend at Rocking Horse Nursery in Newbury, the parents asked about diet. Even though research shows that a consistent bedtime routine is effective for promoting sleep, ensuring the right diet and eat the foods that...
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It is perfectly normal for all children to go through periods where they may seem a bit shy and are really anxious around strangers or may show anxiety when they start a new club or school.” Stanger Danger” can start between the ages...
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I’ve spent many years working with Eating Disorders in my old life in CAMHS, so I am really keen to promote good eating practices with your fussy or picky eater and some advice on making mealtimes relaxed and happy. The good news is, many...
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Yes, its all about the relationship, and makes intuitive sense that a child’s attachment style is based on the caregiving the child receives within the early years. However, I believe temperament, genetics and our own upbringing have a...
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I receive lots of feedback on what parents find useful in my sessions and workshops. The science of anger and aggression is near the top. Here are some simple insights for you and your child: What is Anger? Anger is not fear, stress or anxiety...
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It’s the Autumn term and for children who suffer from anxiety, it may be a time when you notice some big feelings. They may present as angry or oppositional prior to starting school. They may have a big outburst at school, upset that class...
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During the last two weeks, I’ve noticed two articles on the importance of play and “Playful Parenting” I posted one on my Facebook page from the Guardian the other was in the New York Times. Essentially they are arguing the...
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