If we didn’t already feel comfortable saying no and setting boundaries before children – becoming a parent offers daily (if not hourly) opportunities to practice this art. And I say art. Because there is more to saying no than merely uttering this two letter word. Saying no is a powerful process. It has the power…
What does it actually mean to ‘hold space’ for your child’s emotions?
· You may have heard this expression before - and wondered what exactly is implied when we talk about 'containing' our child's emotions - or our own for that matter. Let me explain ·
One of the most surprising parts of becoming a parent – certainly this was the case for me – was to discover how much more emotionally vivid my life would become. Up until the point I became a mum – I thought of myself as a balanced and emotionally literate person – comfortable with all…
How to connect with your child – on the go
· One on one time with each of your children on a daily basis is hugely beneficial. But have you ever found - that life gets in the way. The momma guilt starts mounting - and you feel there isn't enough hours in the day. The good news is - connection is a moment of seeing the world from a child's perspective - and doesn't require hours of your time ·
You have probably heard a 100 times before. Spending one on one time with each of your children on a daily basis does wonders for your relationship. And I couldn’t agree more. However, I also know that life throws us curve balls at times. That things happen – our mood shifts. Our child has a…
No more power-struggles
· When our children cry, dig their heels in - or have gotten themselves into a place that they can't get out of - do everyone a favour and offer a way out ·
Hard against hard is always going to result in some sort of explosion! However hard and triggering it can feel when our children refuse to comply with our instructions – letting our frustration get the better of us and giving them ultimatums is always a sign that we feel powerless. While some children back down…
Perhaps you recognise this feeling of returning to your everyday life after a long break – feeling more conscious. Aware of having a choice. More awake to what your habits and routines do to you – and to your family. And then – it’s as if with every day back in your familiar routine -this…
Take care of you
· Parenting can be tough. I’m here to support you ·
Even the most loving families occasionally feel overwhelmed and stuck in certain family dynamics. Because love alone does not automatically help us understand each other or enable us to resolve conflict and see things more clearly from our children’s perspective. This can feel like an impossible task, without the help and clarity of someone from…
Are you a fan of New Year’s resolutions? Personally I’ve always seen them as a glorified version of ‘I’ll start my diet on Monday’. And I can’t remember a single new year’s resolution ever changing my life beyond the 10th of January that year. That’s why I’m a much bigger believer in the power we…
Trust is an essential ingredient in close relationships. For us to feel safe and willing open up our heart in our romantic relationships we need to feel that our heart is safe with the other person. That they won’t betray our trust. When it comes to our children – trust is important too. We would all like to…
Have you ever noticed just how easily your children’s or partner’s negative mood can rob you of your own happy state? How easy it is to get sucked into your loved one’s stuff – and before you know it – the joy you were feeling has disappeared.
Why is helping our children to develop good self-esteem so important? Because self-esteem refers to the sense of worth we believe ourselves to have. The feeling that we matter in this world.
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