Understanding Children’s Emotions
The current climate is one that is not only confusing for adults but can be quite distressing to young children. It is important that we help children to understand what emotions are, how they impact their day to day and how to identify each emotion and what it means. This is an essential process to […]
Continue readingThe importance of grandparents
The importance of grandparents in a child’s life should not be overlooked as grandparents play an integral role in many ways. Through the unconditional love that a grandparent offers, to the wisdom of family information they share, and their desire to be involved in their grandchild’s life, a grandparent can be the missing link for […]
Continue readingTravelling with kids with anxiety
5 tips to make things easier and reduce the anxiety while travelling Travelling as an adult with anxiety is a very daunting experience so imagine what it is like when you are a child who struggles with anxiety. As adults we are at least in control of where we go, what we do, who we […]
Continue readingHow to End Screen Time Without A Struggle
So many parents struggle with this How to End Screen Time Without A Struggle Do you ever struggle with getting your kids off the screen? Does it often end in tears (both theirs and yours)? This could help. Source
Continue readingGreat info for parents.Sensory Processing is more than just a “buzzword”.
Great info for parents. Sensory Processing is more than just a “buzzword”. Are you lost in a sea of information overload? Do you find yourself just wishing you had one resource with all the facts about sensory processing in one place? Now you can grab this printable of 100 Facts about Sensory Processing Source
Continue readingParenting after seperation
When a couple decide to separate, it often becomes a game of who can hurt the other one the most. It doesn’t start out that way intentionally, however it comes about because rather than move through the hurt and grief and seek professional help, most people will bottle it up and build up a resentment to their […]
Continue readingAnger Management – dealing with teenage anger
Teenage Anger and how to deal with it Teenage anger can be extremely hard for parents to live with and deal with. Whilst a level of emotional turmoil is unavoidable in teens as they learn to deal with hormones and the storm of emotions that come with them, extreme anger and ongoing anger is not normal […]
Continue readingBehaviour Modification
Behaviour modification What is behaviour modification? Behaviour modification is the process of recognising undesirable behaviours and teaching and encouraging alternative positive behaviours in their place. For example, if a child always throws a tantrum when asked to get dressed in the morning. Rather than focus on the negative behaviour (the tantrum) and reacting to the […]
Continue readingOnline Parenting Classes
Online parenting classes Unfortunately, children don’t come with an operation manual. Whilst parenting comes naturally to some, for the most part it is a struggle as we negotiate all the twists and turns that come with parenthood. Just when you think you have it mastered, along comes another phase to work out and learn to […]
Continue readingTeenage depression
What is teenage depression? Depression is a mental illness that affects many people of all ages and in varying degrees. While we all undergo some times of sadness or feeling low, those that have depression are dealing with these feelings not only for an extended period of time but to a much more severe degree […]
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