Understanding Tantrums and Meltdowns
Family life and parenting can be stressful and challenging at times. Are you struggling with your child’s behaviour during the holidays? Are they responding to you with a tantrum or
Read moreFamily life and parenting can be stressful and challenging at times. Are you struggling with your child’s behaviour during the holidays? Are they responding to you with a tantrum or
Read moreThe Christmas season is here again. Christmas is a season that takes us away from our usual routine. When anything strays from our routine, we feel stressed. When our routine
Read moreAnger is an essential and primary emotion just like fear, frustration, and joy, yet, It has a terrible reputation. It’s what we and our children do with the anger that
Read moreFinding your way through those hot and angry moments can feel as if the moment will never end. We all need support and for many children, breathing or taking a
Read moreSurviving our child’s big feelings is one of the most really difficult aspects of parenting. We all need support at these times. Unfortunately, the tantrum is a characteristic feature of
Read moreAnger can be a complex emotion but is very normal. Generally, children, simply have yet to develop the social and emotional skills to express directly. I know that many of
Read moreYes, it’s all about the relationship, and it makes intuitive sense that a child’s attachment style is based on the caregiving the child receives within the early years. However, I
Read moreI receive lots of feedback on what parents find helpful in my sessions and workshops. The science of anger and aggression is near the top. Here are some simple insights
Read moreLife 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
Read moreNone 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,
Read moreAnger does get a bad press, which makes many parents confused about how to manage it. Being angry is not bad; sometimes, we have excellent reasons for being angry or frustrated. Dealing with tantrums and anger outbursts can be challenging...
Read moreAnger 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...
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