Emotional regulation and executive functioning are two sides of the same coin, and understanding how they work together changes how you respond to almost every difficult moment with your child.
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Going back to school. It sounds simple. It rarely feels it. Does it? For some children it is exciting. For others it is something much harder to name. And for
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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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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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One intention I keep coming back to, both in my work and in family life, is talking to children in a way that actually reaches them.Not saying the perfect thing,
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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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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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Vagal tone is something every family can strengthen, and it makes a huge difference when big feelings show up. It is the body’s natural calming system, the part that steadies
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When parents hear the term emotional dysregulation, they often imagine big feelings and big reactions. Meltdowns, shouting, slammed doors. However there is another form of dysregulation that is far quieter,
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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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It is eleven o’clock at night. You have been up and down the stairs three times. Your child is still awake, still calling out, still not settling. You are exhausted.
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Your child is melting down again. They cannot focus at school. They are emotional, reactive, hard to reach. You have tried everything. But have you looked at their sleep? Not
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It is completely normal for teenagers to experience worry or anxiety. It is a typical part of growing up. However, many parents who come to my practice are often surprised
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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. Don’t worry.
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Many parents worry that talking about anxiety will make things worse. That naming the fear will amplify it, give it more power, make their child more anxious than before. The
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There is a significant difference between normal anxiety and an anxiety disorder. All children experience anxiety. It is a natural and healthy part of growing up. However for some children
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As parents, it is natural to worry about your child’s wellbeing. And when anxiety takes hold, it can feel like it controls everything, your child’s life and yours too. Having
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Parenting is one of the most meaningful things we do. It is also one of the most triggering. The moments when our child is falling apart and we feel ourselves
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Parenting is challenging and none of us get it right every time. When a child’s emotional storm hits, it can feel impossible to know what to do. And sometimes the
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Your child has just exploded. Again. Out of nowhere, or so it seemed. You are exhausted, possibly embarrassed, and wondering what you are supposed to do with a child who
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Positive Discipline: Why It Works Better Than Punishment I totally understand how challenging it can be when children question our authority, push back, refuse, or simply do the opposite of
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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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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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Myth Busting Anxiety: What Every Parent Needs to Know There are many misconceptions about anxiety in children that make it harder for parents to understand what is happening and harder
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The summer holidays arrive with a mixture of feelings, don’t they. If you are a working parent, holiday clubs are often a necessity. But holiday club anxiety is real, and
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I remember those feelings. The arguments about phones, the door slamming, the sense that the child you knew so well has become someone you can barely reach. Adolescence is a
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