Planning for the School Transition
Every parent knows starting school is not just about buying uniforms and pens. The transition brings many feelings, not just theirs. I know it may seem early to think about
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Six Health Concerns That May Impact Your Child’s Sleep
Helping parents and children have a good and deep night’s sleep is a passion. Most of the time, medical issues are not the sole cause of your child’s sleep issues.
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Family Meetings, let’s Come Together
Therapists like me meet with families all the time. However, you don’t have to be a therapist to implement family meetings at home. It is one of my favourite Positive
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place on 13-19 May 2019. The theme from the Mental Health Foundation this year is Body Image – How we think and feel about our
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The Emotional Brain in Parenting
The brain is a complex and extraordinary organ. Parenting is a profoundly emotional experience that originates deep within our brains in our limbic system. This works with our body to
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How to Manage Exam Stress and Study Smart
It’s study and exam time. I feel for you, and I am so relieved that we all survived five years of exams. Just remember, you will all survive it. Here
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Implementing Effective Limits
You probably know that children do need limits. You might not know that limits go towards shaping your child’s capacity for self-control/regulation/discipline. Over the years, I’ve had many interesting discussions
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Easy Words to Avoid Power Struggles
Do you get fed up with asking your child to do things, often resulting in many daily power struggles? Did you know that on average, a child may hear up
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Understanding Sleep and 10 Healthy Sleep Habits.
It’s World Sleep Day on March the 15th. We spend a third of our life sleeping. Sleeping well helps us to have a healthy and prosperous life. Every child needs
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7 Ways to boost your daughters Self-Esteem
It’s International Woman’s Day on Friday, March the 8th. The theme is: Balance drives a better working world. Let’s all help create a #BalanceforBetter. What can we do to create a
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Creative Ways to help your child express “Angry” Feelings
Anger can be a complex emotion but it is very typical. Generally, children have yet to develop the social and emotional skills to express themselves directly. I know that many
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Sleep and Anxiety, nine ways to manage the “worry monsters” so everyone has a good night’s sleep
Are worries keeping your child from sleeping? Place2be surveyed children and young people who usually get less than the recommended 9 hours of sleep on a school night are more
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