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
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The Power of Empathy in Parenting
In my practice, I talk a lot about empathy. It is often underused by parents in their parenting. How do you understand your child? Empathy is like shining a mirror
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Calm and quiet voices, calmer children
We 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
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How do we help our children to Self – Regulate?
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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Why do children have Tantrums and Meltdowns?
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
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3 Effective Parenting Resolutions 2018
I 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
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Celebrating 2017 with Gratitude and planning for 2018
Hello, the space between Christmas and New Year is a time for celebrating, reflecting, and giving Thanks for 2017. I love the quietness and reflective moments whilst we wait for
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Implementing Effective House Rules for your Family
Do 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
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Anti-Bullying Week
It is Anti Bullying week from the 13th to the 19th of November. The focus is ‘All Different, All Equal’. It is coordinated by the Anti- bullying Alliance. Unfortunately I have seen many children who have been bullied and it is not...
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I know how easy it is to search the internet for a diagnosis like ADHD. It’s a common reason for parents to make contact. In this blog, we will answer
Read moreUnderstanding Anxiety in Children
In my private practise and clinical role, I work with parents who misunderstand anxiety. Anxiety is a normal and natural feeling that everyone experiences sometimes. It is a symptom of fear and can be explained with some simple neuroscience. So...
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Are you ready for Family Meetings?
Family 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...
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