Childhood

  If you’re a parent with young children, I wonder how you’re feeling about Christmas this year?   Are you ready to create the Christmas that you really want?  Or are you already feeling like Christmas is running you?   If you’re not sure, here are 10 signs that you might be heading for a…

If you’re reading this you might be wondering if it’s time to get some support with your parenting, so you can create a happier, more relaxed family life. And a happier, more relaxed you! I recognise that just to open this discussion might be a huge step for you. You might feel you shouldn’t need…

  We all have blindspots – and we’re definitely not mean to be perfect! But what if becoming aware of our parenting blindspots would take us one step closer to having happy, smiling, helpful children? What if these blindspots were really, really important? Because I believe they are. I believe our children’s reactive, stubborn, grumpy,…

  I have a vision of a world where parents and children connect easily, families feel relaxed and happy together and children are emotionally secure. But I know from talking to many parents that reality can turn out very different from this. Even if we’re committed to gentle parenting and want to create a secure,…

Dear Mummy   I felt so sad today when you told me not to shout so loud. I was excited because Grandma is coming tomorrow. And she brings that catalogue with the shiny stuff that you don’t like. I love looking at it with her. That’s why I was so excited! I didn’t even realise…

  Yesterday I was speaking to a mum who wants her children to learn to be grateful. Do you wish your children would be more thankful for presents – and all the other good things in their lives? I find that most parents I speak with have gratitude and politeness high on their list of…

Recently I’ve been talking to a lot of mums who are at their wit’s end because their children won’t listen to them. You know the kind of situation I’m talking about. You have something very reasonable that you want your child to do. They’ve heard what you’ve said. But they’re not doing it. This can…

When my son was one, we were sitting on the sofa together – and ouch! I remember the pain very well. It was followed closely by a feeling of absolute outrage. My baby had bitten me! It was a huge shock that this bundle of sweetness could do such a thing. It took a zillionth…

If whining is driving you crazy, this is going to help.   Firstly, maybe it helps to know that, in most cases, your child doesn’t KNOW that they’re whining! All they know is that something feels wrong and they want to feel better. So my best tip is to ask yourself, “How can I help…

  In today’s fast moving world it often feels as if having stress in our lives as mums is inevitable. As a mum running my own business I have certainly felt it was, at times. But these days I’m choosing another way. This way is working for me and for my clients too, so I’d like…