Connect with your child using Emotion Coaching
Many of us grew up in families where emotions were expressed, but rarely discussed or mirrored, but this doesn’t have to be the case with your children. Attending and validating
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What if not all attention problems are ADHD?
Diagnosing ADHD can be a complex process. Unfortunately, many parents use online forms to diagnose their children. However, its common symptoms can be indicative of other disorders. Let’s examine normal
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Does my Child have Separation Anxiety?
Life is full of separations, from birth to nursery to starting school, leaving home and death. The addition of a pandemic may explain why so many parents are contacting me
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Celebrating the Autumn Equinox
Autumn officially begins today, on the 22nd of September. Hence it is the day of the year when we have equal day and night, called the Autumn Equinox. The days
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Back to School Sleep Readjustment
This year’s return to school feels different. None of us knows what will happen about COVID, but hopefully, we will return to in-person education. As a parent, you may start
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10 Summer Holiday Survival Tips
It is summer holiday time. It has been a long year, and I am sure you deserve a break from the constant change and turmoil. If you parent a child
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Befriending and Transforming Anger
Anger is an essential and primary emotion, just like fear, frustration, and joy, yet, it has a terrible reputation. What our children and we do with the anger creates difficulties.
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Does my Child have Generalised Anxiety Disorder? (GAD)
Anxiety is a normal response to a threat; sometimes, it’s good for us. It helps to keep us alert when we are about to take a test or do something
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Managing back to School Fears Following Lockdown.
It’s been quite some time since children have attended school. During the crisis, young people experienced an extended period of disruption. For some, there may have loss and grief. Therefore,
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How to limit exposure to “Blue light” and Improve Family Sleep.
All of our lives have been turned upside down by the pandemic. Many parents and young people are reporting disturbances in sleep patterns. As a result of social isolation, fears
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Family Rules and Limits in Lockdown.
How are you faring in this unprecedented time? Schools are closed again. Homeschooling is yet another addition to Lockdown’s already tricky work/life balance. How can you even contemplate implementing limits
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Parenting Ideas for Challenges in Lockdown.
The pandemic has been with us for a while and does not look like it will be going any time soon. Life is more demanding and challenging than ever before.
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