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...
Children experience many fears and I’m pleased that your child has come to you with this. I remember when I was six waking up really upset that my Nan was going to die. She didn’t die for another twenty years, but I remember that...
This is a great question because it shows that you’re considering which values work within your family. Your parenting is hugely influenced by the parenting you received which includes the discipline you received. The first part of this to explore is, what does discipline mean to...
This question reminds me of the teenagers I've worked with over the years. The one thing they needed from their parents was to not crumble when they told them about the difficulties they had in their lives. This doesn't mean that parents don't experience an emotional...