Did you know that children are not born with the capacity for self-control? Helping your child to regulate is one of the most important tasks in parenting and within ourselves. Emotional regulation and executive functioning skills are...
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The leaves are changing colours, the weather is getting cooler….yes, it’s that time of year again, the end of daylight saving. The clocks “fall back” on Sunday 25th of October at 2 am. Obtaining enough sleep is now even more...
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Frustration may be the one emotion preventing your child from reaching their goals. During challenging times such as these, we are all feeling a bit of frustration. Children are less equipped to manage frustration constructively, therefore...
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The new term has finally arrived. It must be a relief, a joy, and maybe evoke some worries. How is your morning routine shaping? As parents, we often forget that the patterns we establish are the foundation for our children’s ability to...
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Hello there, are you and your family struggling to sleep?. Are you tired?. Do bedtimes take over an hour a night and sometimes result in tears and exasperation!. Have you noticed your child constantly: Wakes up complaining and is irritable...
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Hello there, are you and your family struggling to sleep? I know how difficult it’s been during the pandemic, there is now an opportunity to get back on track. Having a good night’s sleep is as essential as a healthy diet and...
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We are living in challenging and uncertain times. The long term impact of COVID-19 is unknown. Above all, children were unable to engage with school, friends, or activities. Consequently, some children may be especially down on themselves. Maybe...
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** Updated**This Autumn term feels so different than before. It must be hard to know how to help your child feel secure about the return to school. There’s no perfect answer to manage the new term and how to help your child settle. It is...
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** Updated**Parenting during the pandemic presented us all with many challenges. Talking to many parents, sleep has been one of them. Screen time increased and bedtimes seemed to have been getting later. Does this sound like your family? Be...
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Family life and parenting can be stressful and challenging at the best of times. Lockdown comes with its own special challenges. I’ve been listening to those challenges during my workshop on Saturday and within my private practice. The...
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In some parts of society, there is a belief that spending time playing can be unproductive and frivolous. Don’t you think we’ve lost the joy, sense of fun and playfulness in our lives? This may be even more challenging in lockdown! I...
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This is a common question from parents in private practice. It might not be surprising that we may be shouting even more in Lockdown. So here are some compassionate focused ideas to help you now. Is it okay to be angry and start shouting!? We are...
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