I am guessing that if you are reading this at least a bit of you is concerned…. …concerned perhaps that your teen is spending their time focused on a small screen and it is getting harder to get their attention. Perhaps you are worried that much of their outside of […]
It is normal for toddlers to go through a phase where they are fussy about food. It often goes along with a healthy desire to assert their independence from us at around 18 and 24 months. If extremely selective or restricted eating carries on for an extended period of time […]
Sleep is amazing, it helps our immune systems and supports our bodies to rebuild and repair. It even allows our minds to process information we have gathered through the day and is therefore a critical part of learning and memory. It can be a big source of worry for […]
The Comfort Zone We all want our children to grow into confident adults who are willing to try new experiences and learn new things. Sometimes it can be hard to know when to encourage our child to try something new and when to hold back. This diagram, inspired by psychologist […]
Often transition times can be the moments in parenting when conflict arises. Your stress response can get triggered when you need to leave the house in a hurry to be on time for school, or are exhausted after a long day and wish the kids would just go to bed […]
Bringing the outside in In Reggio Emilia Education there is a recognition that children interact with the environment almost as if it were a living being. Their classrooms are filled with natural light, plants, little jars of tempting objects, placed to enhance the child’s natural curiosity. The curriculum is not […]
How do we get the balance right as parents? If the way you were parented was overly strict, critical or harsh your impulse might be to give your children all of the gentleness, care and praise you longed for but didn’t receive. It is true that children need unconditional love […]
We all lose control occasionally. There have been times when I felt stressed and under supported and ended up raising my voice or using an unkind tone. Sometimes parenting can push us to those edges. I remember a time when a cup of orange juice was spilled over a meal […]
Solo Parenting for Adventurous Souls I have been parenting solo for over a decade now. I think the biggest factor which has made this possible and enjoyable for me is community. I have over the years found creative ways to get support and provide my son with a rich variety […]
How to recognise anxiety Anxiety is a natural response to a feeling of danger or threat however sometimes these feelings can be pervasive and impact our ability to enjoy life, build relationships or try new experiences. If you are watching your child suffer from anxiety it can be heartbreaking, sadly […]
