You might think starting school is a long way off, and you might not even want to think about it just yet; however, if your child is starting school for the first time or is returning following the holidays. In today’s blog, here are some...
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All parents get upset, angry and anxious when dealing with their children. It would be very odd if you did not. Today I will focus on how to challenge your
Read moreIt’s nearly time for the summer holidays; When my children were younger, I used to wonder how we would survive summer without us all losing it, especially me. I want to empower you to have summer holidays, and these are some of my tried and...
Read moreConsequences help children foster decision-making, learn from their mistakes, and be accountable. If there are no boundaries or products, it can make your child feel uncontained, unsafe and out of control. It can be understandable why some...
Read moreAnger does get bad press, which makes many parents confused about how to manage it. Being angry is not bad; sometimes, we have excellent reasons for being angry or frustrated. Dealing with tantrums and anger outbursts can be challenging, tiring...
Read moreSelf-Esteem is a theme this month for parents in my clinic. Do you find that sometimes it’s easy to know when your child feels good about themselves, and at other times it’s hard? Self-Esteem is the feelings and thoughts your child has about...
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For many of you, your child sleeping in your bed may not be a problem, and it’s entirely up to you to decide when it is the right time for them to sleep in their bed. Many parents think that it is more manageable before their child attends...
Read moreMindfulness, what is it? Mindfulness focuses on the here and now and is very popular with health professionals. Research shows that it can boost mood, help to relieve anxiety and promote calm. Most of us, especially children, find it challenging...
Read morePlay is essential for children and adults, too. Most of us don’t realise that play is universal, whatever the culture or society. The only difference is the attitude concerning the nature and value of space in each community. Did you know...
Read moreI am so pleased that William and Harry have come forward to discuss their grief and trauma regarding the loss of their mother Diana. What they have shown is that it’s okay to talk about feelings and ask for help. More importantly, they are...
Read moreI hope you are all having a good Easter break; holidays are always an opportunity to reflect on what’s working and how you can change your parenting style to improve
Read moreSpring is nearly here, daylight saving starts on Sunday the 26th of March, so the clocks are going forward one hour. Helping parents and children sleep is a passion of mine. I am lucky my children are grown up now but I remember the 5.30am...
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