Baby Sleep Science
Are you tired now, desperate for a good night’s sleep, and unsure how to help your baby? Did you know that your baby is not born with a natural inbuilt 24-hour clock.? You can read on but also click on my short...
Read more3 Ways to help your child make friends
Many parents worry about their children making and having good friends. I am sure it was easier for some than others. Some children are more extroverted than others; some develop
Read moreUsing Praise Effectively
We all love our children, but we don’t always tell them, do we? Children’s motivation and sense of self develop through positive communication. Using Praise effectively can help this process.
Read moreExternalising the Problem
Externalising is a simple technique that many family therapists and I use in sessions. Externalising is a technique that arose from Narrative Therapy. Michael White and David Epston developed narrative
Read moreTop Tips for Surviving the Summer Holidays.
It’s nearly time for the summer holidays; When my children were younger, I used to wonder how we would survive summer without us all losing it, especially me. I want to empower you to have summer holidays, and these are some of my tried and...
Read moreMental Health Awareness Week
It is Mental Health Awareness Week from the 8th to the 14th of May. As you know this is close to my heart. How are you looking after your mental health, the mental health foundation are asking whether you are: They indicated several interesting...
Read moreHeads Together Campaign, Removing the Stigma of Mental Health
I am so pleased that William and Harry have come forward to discuss their grief and trauma regarding the loss of their mother Diana. What they have shown is that it’s okay to talk about feelings and ask for help. More importantly, they are...
Read moreEating Disorder Awareness Week, what every parent should know
It’s eating disorder awareness week from 27 February through to 5 March, I want to support BEAT ( Beating Eating Disorders) in raising awareness for eating disorders. I want to support the campaign so families and children can be...
Read moreSafer Internet Day
Remember today is safer internet day: Be the change: unite for a better internet. Do check out on my earlier more full post and please do click on the video to
Read moreHelping your anxious teen using free apps.
After my last post, I will continue on January’s theme of anxiety and stress. Today, I will talk about teenagers and what you and anxiety apps can do to help them. Yes, some technology can help. The teen years are a time of heightened sensitivity...
Read moreChristmas, Joy, Peace or Chaos
Well, we are nearly there, well done for surviving so far. Christmas can be exciting, fun and full of joy. I am sure your children are wondering what Santa is
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Once upon a time, using a Therapeutic Story to Express Emotions
Once upon a time……..We all know that our children love to hear a story. It’s a great time to get close before bed or other times of the day, especially
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