by | May 27, 2014 | Emotional development, Learning |
We encourage crying in our family. Not alone but with someone providing ‘love’ at the same time. This might be a hug, labeling how they feel to show empathy or even just being there with them. Crying is a physical way of releasing the energy from...
by | Apr 13, 2014 | Behaviour management, Being a parent, Emotional development |
Speaking from first hand experience, it is much easier to work on yourself staying ‘cool’ when your kids try to steal your calm than trying to pick up the pieces, for your kids and you! So how do you do this? – Being ‘mindful’ is one way...
by | Mar 31, 2014 | Behaviour management, Emotional development |
I have an emotionally sensitive child. And it is sometimes hard not to wear his emotions too! Rather than ‘brush off’ his feelings with comments like ‘it’s okay’, ‘don’t worry about it’, ‘just let it go’, it...
by | Feb 25, 2014 | Emotional development, Going natural |
When it becomes obvious that your child is reacting to something, be it a food or an allergen or even an emotional issue, it can be overwhelming to know what to do and where to start. You might be worried about your child’s skin, their inability to sleep...
by | Feb 6, 2014 | Being a parent, Emotional development, Going natural |
Just a few months ago I realised our veggie patch wasn’t giving us as many veggies as it had been. So we gave it some love and a few weeks later it is nearly overgrown! It got me thinking about the times when our children might need a bit of...
