Creative Ways to help your child express “Angry” Feelings

in Anger, Latest news, Positive Discipline February 12, 2019 197 0 0

Anger can be a complex emotion but is very normal. Generally, in children, they simply have yet to develop the social and emotional skills to express directly. I know that many of you would really prefer that your child did not express it all...

Is it all about the Relationship? Attachment Styles in Parenting

in Anger, Attachment, Latest news September 17, 2018 321 0 0

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...

Anger, don’t lose it, use the Science to cool it!

in Anger, Latest news, Parenting Help September 12, 2018 410 0 0

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...

8 ways to help your child calm down

in Anger, Latest news June 29, 2018 791 0 0

Life is full of ups, downs and potential conflicts external and internal. I see many parents who want to help their child with their emotions. In my experience, children do the “right thing” if we give them some education on feelings...

4 Steps to help Children Manage Conflict

in Anger April 13, 2018 323 0 0

None of us can go through life without having either conflict within ourselves or with others. I am beginning to notice that children are becoming less adept with managing conflict, either they rush to inform adults or call the other children...

Five Positive Ways to Manage Anger

in Anger, Parenting Help June 16, 2017 718 0 0

Anger does get a bad press and this makes many parents confused on how to manage it. Being angry is not a bad thing in itself; sometimes we have really good reasons for being angry or frustrated. Dealing with tantrums, anger outbursts can be...

Managing your child’s Anger using Positive Discipline

in Anger, Parenting Help March 13, 2017 421 0 0

Anger is a familiar theme in my clinic we all can struggle with how to manage it. This is my March Newsletter post, so sign up on my contact page. I am very passionate about positive discipline and often parents think it is permissive parenting...

Tantrums, Five Triggers and How to Avoid Them

in Anger, Parenting Help November 11, 2016 456 0 0

Tantrums! I know my clients are working hard not to trigger their children’s worst behaviors and sometimes they don’t know what to do when they see a tantrum looming. I am here today to inform you about your child’s tantrums...