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Tweet Tidy up or leave the mess? SHOULD YOU TIDY UP AFTER YOUR CHILD As both a parent and a childcare professional, I have over the years tried to align what I’m trained to do, teach and model with raising my own children. I can recall as a child, endless arguments with my parents when my sister – who was extremely messy compared to me, used to finish...
Tweet Doing nothing is critical Doing nothing is critical The summer holidays are almost over and the big rush of preparation for the new school year has begun. For those who have travelled and spent time away from home, it may seem that the word holiday is a distant memory when you are back in your old routine. For those who stayed home based for the holidays maybe there was an opportunity for you to spend some quality time with your children enjoying local visits and outings....
Tweet Cope with failure YOUR CHILD DID NOT GET THE RESULT THEY WANTED In a world where expectations are high and beating the competition is the buzz word in all levels of life, how many parents are asking the question how do I help my child cope with failure. It is not long until the major results season hits us and there are always more than a few rattled children...
Tweet Exam Stress Its that time of year again when parents and children alike are feeling overwhelmed and anxious about the final end of year exams for their children. No matter their age, children’s exams are a fact of life. Whether it’s SAT’s, or GCSE’s, or A’levels, or just an entrance test for your child to get into a great school,...
Tweet PARENTING, ANTE-NATAL, FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIP COURSES AND SEMINARS Taking care of your child is not always easy. Some would say that it’s the most complicated and responsible job in the world, and yet, any professional work experiences requires you to have qualifications in abundance on your CV. When it comes to childcare, whether you are a parent or a professional, we all need help and support sometimes. It is a true sign of strength when somebody reaches...
Tweet HOW NLP CAN HELP YOU STOP FIGHTING WITH YOUR CHILD HOW NLP CAN HELP YOU STOP FIGHTING WITH YOUR CHILD There are a number of useful behavioural techniques I recommend for behaviour challenges with children. I have written quite a bit about toddler tantrums and how NLP (Neuro-Linguistic-Programming) can help communication but I want to highlight here how to help...
Tweet Can NLP help you communicate better with your child HOW DOES THE WAY YOU SPEAK AND THE WORDS YOU USE IMPACT FAMILY LIFE I am regularly asked to assist with communication difficulties among families that I coach. Sometimes there is such a disconnect within the family that when I meet them, they are hardly speaking at all, or all of their communication is negative...
Tweet Is your child sleeping enough DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR CHILD IS SLEEPING ENOUGH We all know babies are supposed to sleep a lot but how much sleep is enough? What effects can lack of sleep have on your child and are they dangerous or unhealthy? Does sleep impact other aspects of your child’s growth, health and development? Let’s look at just a few ways...
Tweet WHAT YOUR CHILD EATS AFFECTS THEIR BRAIN! All parents worry about their children’s health and well being but many don’t realise just how much what their child eats effects their brain. Everyday food can be a link to your child’s mental health, as well as their other areas of development. We know the common ones like avoid sugar, limit junk...
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