I’ve been wondering about the best way to respond to your question as the answer isn’t as clear cut as I’d like it to be. The key to parenting is creating consistent and predictable relationships with everyone in your family. This is tricky, but not...
I’m sorry to hear that you are struggling with anxiety. I remember when I first became a Mum I suffered enormously with anxious feelings and thoughts in a way that I never had done before. Becoming a parent opens the mind up to a...
When couples initially meet, it’s usually because they share similar values and ethos. Whether it’s spending money, how they enjoy their time together and life goals there is usually a middle ground with a little bit of leeway either side. When children add to the...
I think we all remember being a teenager and how difficult it was. There’s so much that goes on inside the teenage brain and body that it's complicated and confusing for them. The biggest part of teenage hormones for parents is to have an...
A calmer house is the holy grail of parenting! While it sounds lovely, it’s also important to be realistic. Children have developing brains so have not got the ability to be calm when upset and parents get triggered and respond in ways that fuel the...