Managing Frustration in Children
Frustration is one of the most common things that gets in the way of a child reaching their goals, and it’s something all of us feel from time to time.
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Surviving and Understanding Tantrums
Surviving your child’s big feelings is one of the most challenging aspects of parenting. And tantrums, particularly in the toddler years, can feel relentless, embarrassing, and exhausting in equal measure.
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Your Child’s Developing Brain: What Every Parent Needs to Know
If you have ever wondered why your child cannot just calm down, why they seem to know better but still do the same thing again, or why your teenager appears
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Creative Ways to help your child express “Angry” Feelings
Anger can be a complex emotion, but it’s completely typical. Children haven’t yet developed the social and emotional skills to express big feelings directly, and I know many parents wish
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Sibling Fights and Rivalry
Why siblings may fight Boredom or hunger Before anything else, it’s worth checking the simple things. A bored child will seek stimulation anywhere, and sadly, a sibling is often the
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Why do children behave differently at home and school?
You collect your child from school. The teacher smiles and tells you they had a lovely day. Your child walks to the car and within ten minutes is in pieces.
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Is it all about the Relationship? Attachment Styles in Parenting
Everything in life is about relationship. Within ourselves, and between others. But more than anywhere else, it’s about the relationship between parents, or carers, and their children. That’s where it
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Anger, don’t lose it: Use the Science to cool it!
I receive 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 for you
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3 Ways to Deal with Backchat
Backchat: Why Children Do It and How to Respond Backchat is one of those parenting experiences that can go from zero to infuriating in seconds. The eye roll, the sarcastic
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5 Strategies to Teach Your Child Self-Control
Self-control, in a nutshell, is your child’s ability to regulate themselves. A few everyday examples: waiting patiently in a queue, tolerating frustration, holding back an impulse, or planning ahead rather
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Does my Child have ADHD?
Does My Child Have ADHD? It is one of the most common reasons parents contact me. Understandably, the internet makes it very easy to search for a diagnosis, and ADHD
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Are you ready for Family Meetings?
Family meetings are one of my favourite positive parenting tools, and as a family practitioner, talking within a family context is simply how I work. Many parents are unsure whether
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