3 Phrases children may say if they are Anxious
Children often can’t tell us they are anxious. This is for many reasons; sometimes they’ve yet to develop the reflective capacity; they are overwhelmed by the anxiety. Or they might
Read moreChildren often can’t tell us they are anxious. This is for many reasons; sometimes they’ve yet to develop the reflective capacity; they are overwhelmed by the anxiety. Or they might
Read moreIn 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
Read moreWe all want calmer children, don’t we? How many times have you shouted/raised your voice in 2018? Don’t worry, let it go, but here are some ideas to help you
Read moreIt’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
Read moreI 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
Read moreI love beginnings so much more than endings or the in-betweens. January can be a time you can start some new resolutions for your family. Big resolutions can stress me
Read moreDo 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
Read moreFamily Meetings are one of my favourite positive parenting solutions, and as Family Practitioner, it is very typical to talk within a family context. Many families are unsure if they can integrate them into their routines. This blog will discuss...
Read moreSome 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 moreDo you tell your children to do it because I said so? Does it work for you? I suspect it’s likely that this way of parenting is pretty ineffective in encouraging Cooperation. Do you notice it escalates power struggles between you and your...
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