Parenting Advice Blog

Being triggered is a difficult feeling.  It’s an out of control sensation that has a domino effect of causing; over-thinking, shame, guilt, critical thinking… I could go on.  Being triggered by other parents is  normal. I’m imagining Motherland (BBC and...

I’m seeing a significant increase in parents waiting for a CAMHS assessment for their child.  My opinion is that lock downs have been hard for many families and now the toll is beginning to show.  The wait for the CAMHS appointment can be long, especially if...

The place to start for answering this reader's question is to explore what confidence is.  Confidence comes from celebrating the wins with your child, but it really blossoms when you show your child understanding and acceptance when things are hard for your...

Oh what a great question! We can get into the nitty gritty of this quite easily and help you create practical steps to help your parenting be easier. All parents want to know how to support their children's emotional development, so why is it so hard? What’s happening...

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 impossible if your...

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 whole new level of potential...

What is an authoritarian partner and parent? In my experience as a psychotherapist, having an authoritarian partner is a significant strain within the family. When couples initially meet, it’s usually because they share similar values and ethos.  Whether it’s spending...

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 understanding of how...

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 upset. The...