Childhood Understood
What can actively help us in our parenting or teaching? Developing a skill set based in communication, responsiveness and co-regulation is incredibly helpful. But first, we need to
Talking to children about death…
The death of such a well-known and respected figure such as HM the Queen means that talk of death is suddenly everywhere, and for many children this is a new experience. It can be
Does your child ever hit, kick, throw things at their sibling?
Let’s face it, it’s easier to offer a kind response in some situations than others. For instance, it’s much easier to show empathy when your child has fallen over than when
Do you find yourself saying “good girl / boy” a lot? Read on to find out why it might not be doing you or your child any favours…
Let’s start with why we say it…for many of us, it’s just habit from our own childhoods! If we think about it more consciously, it’s probably because we think it’s providi
Why your child isn’t being “naughty”…
Why your child isn’t being “naughty” (and why it isn’t a helpful or accurate way to describe behaviour…)
Starting School Tips
Is your little one starting school in September? Here are some tips for how to support them
Gentle & Responsive Approaches to Sleep
Parents often want to know what taking a gentle or responsive approach to sleep really means. I also get asked how sleep consultants or coaches work.
Babies Learning to Sleep
Sleep is possibly one of the toughest things about parenting.
Play Spaces for Siblings
Tips for arranging a play space for siblings of different ages…
Crying…Six Things to Help When Your Child is Sad
Crying is tough. It’s meant to get our attention & it’s meant to get us to do something. When there’s a physical need (hunger, illness, tiredness) our role is easier - we pro