The Power of Empathy in Parenting
In my practice, I talk a lot about empathy, it often underused by parents in their parenting. How do you understand your child? Empathy is like shining a mirror back
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How do we help our children to Self – Regulate?
It’s part of growing up to self-regulate and manage our emotions and other states, such as sleep and eating. In this blog, we will focus on emotional regulation. Do you
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Why do children have Tantrums and Meltdowns?
I am sure it will come as no surprise that many clients seek help for children with tantrums or meltdowns. In the therapy world, we call this emotional dysregulation. If
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Celebrating 2017 with Gratitude and planning for 2018
Hello, the space between Christmas and New Year is a time for celebrating, reflecting, and giving Thanks for 2017. I love the quietness and reflective moments whilst we wait for
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Implementing Effective House Rules for your Family
Do your children know what your House/family Rules are? Do you have many or none? Working with hundreds of families, I know that each family has unique rules, which come
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Anti-Bullying Week
It is Anti Bullying week from the 13th to the 19th of November. The focus is ‘All Different, All Equal’. It is coordinated by the Anti- bullying Alliance. Unfortunately I have seen many children who have been bullied and it is not...
Read moreDoes my Child have ADHD?
I know how easy it is to search the internet for a diagnosis like ADHD. It’s a common reason for parents to make contact. In this blog, we will answer
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Just Ignore, a very effective parenting tool!
Some parents feel that ignoring is not an effective behavioural strategy. It can be one of the most effective parenting tools; however, it can be difficult for parents to use it consistently. If you want to stop whining, tantrums, or outright...
Read moreBaby 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
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