Family Meetings for a Calmer Summer
The One Family Habit That Makes Everything Else Easier As a therapist, I sit with parents every week. And one of the things I notice again and again is this:
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When Talking in “Hot Moments” Doesn’t Help Big Feelings
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family came through the festive period as well as possible. January brings lots of resolutions. I do not know about you, but
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When Tempers Flare: Understanding Your Child’s Aggression
Many parents I meet in my practice tell me the same thing: “My child’s aggression is the hardest behaviour to manage.” In those heated moments, it can feel exhausting, discouraging,
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Autumn Nights: The Importance of Sleep for Your Child’s Emotional Health
As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, the rhythm of life changes. Autumn brings shorter days and longer nights, reminding us of the importance of rest and
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“Beyond ‘Don’t Worry’: Why Reassurance Isn’t Enough to Ease Your Child’s Anxiety”
As parents, our instinct is to protect our children from discomfort and distress. When our child expresses anxiety or fear, our immediate response is often to reassure them. We might
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Talking Helps: Explaining Anxiety to Children
It’s not uncommon for children to experience anxiety without fully understanding what they are feeling. Especially for those who are perfectionists, anxious feelings might mistakenly be accepted as a normal
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6 Actions To Avoid During A Meltdown or Tantrum: Calming Emotional Storms
Parenting can be challenging, but it’s important to remember that we don’t have to be flawless all the time. During times of emotional turmoil in our children, it’s important to
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Positive Discipline Versus Punishment: Choosing the Path to Effective Parenting
I totally understand how challenging it can be when our children question our authority. It’s a common theme that many parents face in my practice. Finding the right balance in
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Tips to Minimise Stress during the Christmas Season
It’s the Christmas season again. Time pressure, finding the perfect gifts for everyone and managing the children. It’s a highly stressful time. If the burden of making the holidays epically
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9 Tips to Help your Child Settle at Holiday Club
This is an updated post. I hope it helps your child settle into a club over the summer. We look forward to the summer holidays with mixed feelings, don’t we?
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Constipation “Poo Jam” signs and help
Working with children and families for decades, I have noticed that many parents miss the signs of constipation or a “poo jam” (my friendlier name).
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Daily Compassionate Parenting Tips for 2022
Most of us will agree that 2021 was a significant improvement from 2020. With increased health support and face-to-face education, parents could take a deep breath, but I know how
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