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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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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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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Family life and parenting can be stressful and challenging at times. Are you struggling with your child’s behaviour during the holidays? Are they responding to you with a tantrum or
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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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Many 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
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It is summer holiday time. It has been a long year, and I am sure you deserve a break from the constant change and turmoil. If you parent a child
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In some parts of society, there is a belief that spending time playing can be unproductive and frivolous. Don’t you think we’ve lost the joy, sense of fun and playfulness
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This 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
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COVID-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
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Safer 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
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2019 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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