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 16, 2014 | Being a parent |
[Looking after yourself as a parent] Do you find you’ve sometimes driven somewhere and don’t remember actually driving there? Or end up ruminating on past events whilst doing the chores? Do you spend more time planning the shopping list...
by | Jan 16, 2014 | Being a parent, Emotional development, Uncategorized |
As the nine months draws to an end, most parents start to feel the nerves of managing one child (or more!) AND a newborn. Yes it does come with challenges, logistical craziness and plenty of work in helping your older child through, no matter what their age, but...
