Decoding Your Child's Behaviour
Do you ever feel so exasperated you hear yourself say, “I don’t know what to do with this child”?
Unlocking connection: understanding your child's behavior through a new lens
When my son was 2, I'd see him push his 4-year-old brother or grab a toy away from him. These unexpected actions puzzled me. I'd think, how could my child, who I raised with care and thoughtfulness, act so inconsiderately?
Parenting your strong-willed child when emotions are amplified
Parenting is a journey filled with love, joy, and moments of challenge. When you have a strong-willed child, it's like experiencing all of these emotions on a more intense level.
Embracing Your Blindspots for a Stronger Connection with your Child
Something I hear frequently from parents is the assurance that they're okay, that they're getting through the challenges of parenting. And what they don’t always recognise is that sometimes we need help to see what we can’t see - our blind spots.
From Attention-Seeking to Emotional Intelligence
Two weeks ago my son had Covid and Influenza B. It hit him pretty hard and he was off school for 7 days.
Parenting is the hardest thing you'll ever do
Parenting is the hardest thing you’ll ever do.
You come into it with no idea what to do.
There’s no training or courses that know your unique situation and family.
Transforming Co-Parenting: Strategies for a Fulfilling Relationship
A truly fulfilling co-parenting relationship is one where it’s safe to express how you feel, you feel you are understood and valued and can talk about what your family wants and needs without blaming or shaming.
7 Things Parents have in Common with Leaders
I know it’s probably not your first thought when you become a parent.
“I’m a leader now”
But I wish it were…
As a society, in organisations we’ve accepted leadership development as the norm. You get some training and development so you can grow into your role.
Finding Your Way Back to Each Other After Having Kids
Parents come to me for a myriad of reasons in relation to their parenting. Often the driver is their child is experiencing regular outbursts, not cooperating, constantly pushing back, and saying mean and hurtful things, and they’ve tried everything they can, and what they have tried has not worked.
How to Motivate Your Child - Spot and Nurture Their Natural Motivations
My husband and I stood in our back garden this morning looking at the lawn my youngest son (14) had mowed the day before.
My family review and the 3 most important questions to ask your child
We’re heading into the summer holidays here in Australia so we’ll be taking a few weeks to rest and recharge ahead of an epic 2023!
The upside-down advice to raising a rebel
You may know this child. She may even be a part of your family.
She is determined to do the things that annoy you, again and again, and AGAIN.
The harsh reality about spirited children
Have you ever had a situation where your child lost emotional control and you feared for their safety (or the safety of others)?
4 Ways to Empower Your Child with the Power of Choice (Even if it’s against the crowd)
We need to build our children to be okay to meet their own feelings and needs from early age, especially with the degree to which they are influenced by the external environment, including the internet and social media.