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WHEN YOUR CHILD GOES A BIT CRAZY!!

Does your child ever suddenly go wild and crazy? You wonder, “what on earth has gotten into you?”. Perhaps they are starting to trash their toys and throw things around the house.Or maybe they are just being a crazy fool or doing something “naughty” or dangerous. Sometimes my son will be playing so nicely and the next minute it’s like…
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WHAT YOUR CHILD’S BEHAVIOUR IS REALLY SAYING!

All behaviour is a form of communication and understanding what your child’s behaviour is actually saying in the moment is so empowering. When you know what is happening behind the behaviour is easier to know how to respond correctly and also not to lose your sh*t about it. I get it children (and especially toddlers) can drive us nuts!! We…
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WHY TELLING LIES ISN’T HELPFUL

Have you ever found yourself telling little white lies to your child? The other day my son wasn’t listening to my husband so he threatened, “If you don’t put your shoes on right now we will leave you home”. In no scenario would we be leaving our nearly 4 year old home alone but in the moment it was easy…
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WHEN YOUR CHILD GOES A BIT CRAZY!!

Behaviour· Parenting

Does your child ever suddenly go wild and crazy? You wonder, “what on earth has gotten into you?”. Perhaps they are starting to trash their toys and throw things around the house.Or maybe they are just being a crazy fool or doing something “naughty” or dangerous. Sometimes my son will be playing so nicely and the next minute it’s like…
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WHAT YOUR CHILD’S BEHAVIOUR IS REALLY SAYING!

Behaviour· Parenting

All behaviour is a form of communication and understanding what your child’s behaviour is actually saying in the moment is so empowering. When you know what is happening behind the behaviour is easier to know how to respond correctly and also not to lose your sh*t about it. I get it children (and especially toddlers) can drive us nuts!! We…
Read More

WHY TELLING LIES ISN’T HELPFUL

Behaviour· Parenting

Have you ever found yourself telling little white lies to your child? The other day my son wasn’t listening to my husband so he threatened, “If you don’t put your shoes on right now we will leave you home”. In no scenario would we be leaving our nearly 4 year old home alone but in the moment it was easy…
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5 MISTAKES PARENTS MAKE RESPONDING TO THEIR CHILD’S ANXIETY (and how to avoid them!)

anxiety· Anxiety· Behaviour· Mental Health

I often explain to parents that “anxiety is contagious”. Parents often don’t understand how their own anxiety can develop or increase anxiety in their child. It’s so important as a parent to be aware of how your behaviour can influence our child’s and make situations better or worse. You can’t stop your child from feeling anxious and worried about things….
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EASY MINDFULNESS ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH YOUR CHILD

Mental Health· Play

Unless you have been living under a rock you have probably heard people talking about Mindfulness before. You might just think it’s some “new trend” but that’s not the case. Psychologists have been teaching their clients mindfulness and relaxation techniques for decades. The reason is because it’s a great way to help treat internalising disorders such as anxiety and depression….
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