This week I interviewed hypnotherapist Orla Kirby. The main focus of the conversation was how your state of well being affects your child. There is a growing awareness of the importance of self care and I believe that this can go deeper than bathing by candlelight. Noticing subtle cues Orla […]
Nurturing you into parenthood Introducing my new youtube channel: Journey into Parenting. Every week I will be interviewing a different guest on the subject of preparing for parenthood. This is to complement the books and courses I offer both online and in person to help you prepare for your first […]
If you love to read an inspiring book – here are my top five parenting book recommendations. In no particular order: Hold On To Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufield and Gabor Mate. This is an amazing book, the core point is that the bond we have with our child […]
Your “net worth” is not your worth When we have children we have to assess what’s important, there are strong cultural messages that our value is measured in financial terms. Even the phrase “net worth” implies a judgement of someone’s personal value. It can take courage to break away from […]
As parents many of us want to support our children to express themselves and discover what the world has to offer. It can be difficult to know when and whether routine and structure have a role to play. In my training as a Steiner teacher rhythm and repetition were […]
Why I do what I do Reconnecting with what I am doing and why. When I step back from the day to day to look I realise that my motivation is to create a space where good parenting is recognised as foundational to creating a functional society which is capable […]
The early part of your child’s life is one of joy and challenge. For me a saving grace was baby mornings at the Albany Centre. Several of us who were professional aerial performers would meet together twice a week to train and share childcare. This was a god send for […]
Turn towards connection. This concept comes from over forty years of research by John Gottman. If your partner reaches towards you, reach back, let them know that you are present for them by making eye contact or responding quickly to messages. This helps to build a bond of trust with, […]
My vision is to help you to begin creating a family culture which supports well being. We all exist in relationship to, not separate from our environment. In addition supporting you to take care of yourself emotionally I would like to offer some guidance on how to communicate in a […]
People often say to me “but you can’t prepare for becoming a parent” I think what they mean when they – you can’t feel what it feels like to be a parent before becoming one. This I would agree with. But can you prepare for being a parent? For sure! […]
