Managing Homework Resistance
Many children dislike homework, and I know you might too; it’s all those nightly battles before it’s due the next day, exhausting!! Is homework resistance part of your termly routine?
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Transform Your Morning Routine
It’s time for the return of the morning routines, and the back-to-school season is here. Do you have that sinking feeling? Do you feel that you must constantly nag your
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Back to School Sleep Ideas
It’s nearly that time of year! Most of you will be in holiday mode, and I am sure you do not want to think about morning school runs, lunch boxes
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Strengthen Your Connection With Your Child
Every parent wants a secure, loving, and joyful connection with their child. It makes everything you do worthwhile. A secure connection is what makes our children cooperate. There are so
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Planning for the School Transition
Every parent knows starting school is not just about buying uniforms and pens. The transition brings many feelings, not just theirs. I know it may seem early to think about
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Six Health Concerns That May Impact Your Child’s Sleep
Helping parents and children have a good and deep night’s sleep is a passion. Most of the time, medical issues are not the sole cause of your child’s sleep issues.
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Family Meetings, let’s Come Together
Therapists like me meet with families all the time. However, you don’t have to be a therapist to implement family meetings at home. It is one of my favourite Positive
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place on 13-19 May 2019. The theme from the Mental Health Foundation this year is Body Image – How we think and feel about our
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The Emotional Brain in Parenting
The brain is a complex and extraordinary organ. Parenting is a profoundly emotional experience that originates deep within our brains in our limbic system. This works with our body to
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How to Manage Exam Stress and Study Smart
It’s study and exam time. I feel for you, and I am so relieved that we all survived five years of exams. Just remember, you will all survive it. Here
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Implementing Effective Limits
You probably know that children do need limits. You might not know that limits go towards shaping your child’s capacity for self-control/regulation/discipline. Over the years, I’ve had many interesting discussions
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Easy Words to Avoid Power Struggles
Do you get fed up with asking your child to do things, often resulting in many daily power struggles? Did you know that on average, a child may hear up
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