6 Actions To Avoid During A Meltdown or Tantrum: Calming Emotional Storms
Being a parent is tough, but don’t worry, we can’t be perfect all the time. And when our children are in an emotional storm, it’s not totally our fault. We’re
Read moreBeing a parent is tough, but don’t worry, we can’t be perfect all the time. And when our children are in an emotional storm, it’s not totally our fault. We’re
Read moreIt’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
Read moreThis 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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Read moreMost 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
Read moreMany 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
Read moreThis is a common question from parents in private practice. It might not be surprising that we may be shouting even more in Lockdown. So here are some compassionate, focused
Read moreCOVID-19 is certainly creating change and uncertainty, unpredictability, and instability. Things don’t really make sense, do they? Your children are at home so there’s no routine and may not be
Read moreI imagine your child has returned from school and is talking about Coronavirus. The media is full of it and I imagine you are worried and concerned too. It’s hard
Read moreIt’s World Book Day on March 5th. Reading has so many benefits. It benefits their language, cognitive and social development and encourages emotional connection between them. Here are several ideas
Read moreSafer Internet Day 2020 will be celebrated globally on the 11th of February; hence, the theme is: “Together for a better internet.” We all have a part to play. I know how
Read more2019 is coming to a close, and 2020 is nearly here. How many of you reached your goals within your parenting and beyond in 2019? If you’re like 92% of
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