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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Surviving our child’s big feelings is one of the most challenging aspects of parenting. We all need support at these times. Unfortunately, a tantrum is a characteristic feature of toddlers’
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It’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
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I 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 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 moreMany of my clients are desperately trying to manage tantrums effectively. Did you know that there are two types, “Distress” and “Little Nero” Tantrums? I want to remind you there is no one rule for each class. During...
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