It’s not compulsory to send your children back to school. Making that decision is hard for many parents especially given the anxiety. If you have decided to allow them to return, here are some tips and ideas on how to support the transition...
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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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Now, with so many of the schools closed. We are either working from home or tending to our children without child care for the foreseeable future. As the wheel of the natural order continues and new developments emerge, we will most likely, all...
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It’s Daylight saving, the clocks are going forward on Sunday 29th of March at 1 am. Despite Coronavirus, the rhythms of life continue. Don’t forget to adjust your sleep cycles. A good night’s sleep is very important at this...
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COVID-19 is certainly creating change and uncertainty, unpredictability, and instability. Things don’t really make sense, do they? Your children are at home so there’s no routine and may not be for some time. Feelings might be...
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I imagine your child has returned from school and is talking about Coronavirus. The media is full of it and I imagine you are worried and concerned too. It’s hard to find the balance in situations such as these. Here are some ideas on how...
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It’s World Book Day on the 5th of March. Reading has so many benefits. It does not only benefit their language, cognitive and social development but encourages emotional connection between you. Here are several ideas and reasons why...
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I work with many families who face the challenges of divorce and separation. Hence, whatever the causes or context, it is hard for everyone. It’s a normal adjustment reaction for a child to suffer from some form of anxiety. There are many...
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Safer Internet Day 2020 will be celebrated globally, on the 11th of February hence, the theme is: “Together for a better internet.” We all have a part to play. I know how many of you worry about your child’s contact with...
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There is such a fine line between sympathy and empathy. However, using empathy in your parenting fosters closeness and connection. Isn’t that what we all want, especially in January! Empathy vs Sympathy Sympathy directs attention to how you...
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