Day-to-day challenges such as sibling rivalry is normal but sometimes it’s more than that and can be difficult to manage. Scratchy school uniforms can bring sensory overload. Change and transitions throughout the day are a sure-fire trigger to some. And don’t get us started on setting boundaries…
Explore our resources for information, tips and where to go for more support on managing those day-to-day challenges.
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Managing transitions comes up a lot when I’m talking to parents. It can be a key part of de-escalation. Often we are trying to manage an escalatory situation which could be classed as a transition. Transitions cover a broad range. Everything from asking your...
Having people around you to help and support you is really important. The saying ‘it takes a village to raise a child’ is very true. Don't stay silent when you're struggling. Ask for help. It's not a weakness to need help and support. It's a strength to know you...
It won't work.... …..with my kids. Oh how many times have I heard that comment! Sometimes they are right, a particular strategy won’t work because of the needs of their child. At other times it’s the parents decision that it won’t work, rather than reality. I get...
Half term: Heaven or Hell? Half term is upon us (sorry for those of you already coming to the end of your week!) and it doesn’t feel like long ago that the kids were starting back at school after the summer. They are settling in, getting used to the routine and now...
Travelling with your children can be an interesting experience. It wasn't until I was a parent that I realised just how annoying the phrase, 'are we nearly there yet' 28 times a minute actually is! Trying to keep your children occupied on journeys isn't easy. ...
The school holidays are not far away and for many that can be an anxiety inducing time. For the parents, as well as the children! For other families the school holidays are a brilliant time, as the worry of school isn't there. Personally, whilst I love the...
Having people around us who can help us and understand our needs is important. The phrase 'it takes a village to raise a child' is still very relevant but so often when I'm talking to parents they don't feel like they have any support around them at all. ...
Do you apologise to your child? It may seem like a crazy question but it’s a topic that comes up a lot when I’m working with parents and it seems to divide opinion with some being very clear you should always apologise and others being clear you shouldn't. I’ve...
Calmer Christmas? Christmas is that time of year when everyone goes a little mad in my opinion. Well I say everyone, obviously that's an over statement, but I do think this need to spend ridiculous amounts on our kids is a little crazy. For many, Christmas is a...