The Word ‘Nothing’
When we ask children what they are thinking about they say ‘nothing’. When children ask other children what they are doing or saying they say ‘nothing’. Nothing is such a non-descript word but it can also be a hurtful word when said from by one child to another. My example, a ...
Taking your kit off is good for your self-esteem
This is not my usual sort of blog but this is something I just have to blog about. I am going through a phase of self-esteem issues with most of the children I am seeing. They don’t feel good about themselves for various reasons but mainly because they try and ...
Listen To Me
How often does your child tell you that you aren’t listening to them. I imagine on a daily basis. Have you ever thought why they say that? Is it because you are not looking at them whilst they are speaking? Is it because you aren’t validating their feelings or their thoughts? Are you ...
Combat fussy eating habits fast!
Children are fussy. They are fussy about what they wear, what they want to do and when and fussy about what they eat. They do this to demonstrate their control and/or to seek attention. A child is more likely to get the attention off their parent if what they eat ...
Children – Parents have an agenda too
I hear a lot from my children about what they want to do and when they want to do it. When I express what I need to do and that it has to be done today they seem to get all defensive and grumpy. They seem to think that life resolves ...
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