Parenting Advice & Child Behaviour Tips

We've all felt as if ours is the most annoying child in the world. The constant questions, the repeated requests, the mess that seems to appear five minutes after you’ve tidied up, the arguing, the whining, or the behaviour that pushes us right to the edge of our patience. It's exasperating, right? In those moments, it's so easy to say things like, “You’re so annoying,” or “You’re so naughty”. But this can have a much greater impact than we intended. Maybe your child isn't an

The sibling relationship is notoriously difficult to manage. There's endless bickering, fighting and unkindness when all we want is for them to be best friends and look out for each other, right? Are we making the sibling relationship more difficult? When children are constantly together (or at least when we only ever see them when they're together) it is natural to see them as a unit. Without realising it, we may start parenting them as this unit, rather than as individuals.

Keeping Safe and Sane in the Sun. Parenting in a Heatwave is intense... When temperatures soar, parenting can feel even harder. It's more manageable if you're on holiday but trying to keep up with the additional admin (sun-cream, hats, water etc etc) whilst still juggling work, responsibilities and the ongoing threat of home-learning is, well it's ALOT. . . I say anything else please hear this: Lowering your standards, demands or expectations during a heatwave is not making a

Parenting can sometimes feel like a tough gig, especially when children throw endless tantrums or never take 'no' for an answer. But what if I told you that adding a sprinkle of fun and playfulness could transform those challenging moments into opportunities for connection and growth? It’s not just about having fun; it’s about building trust, encouraging cooperation, and nurturing emotional resilience. Why Playful Parenting Makes a Difference When we think of parenting, the f

Parenting today is unlike any other time in history. The digital age has brought incredible opportunities for learning and connection but...

As back-to-school looms and the supermarkets ramp up their sales of stationery and uniform, it’s easy to feel the familiar pull of the...

The long school summers holidays are upon us! The kids are most likely giddy and excited that school’s out and the adults are most likely a little bit apprehensive about how to juggle everything whilst simultaneously entertaining your kids for six entire weeks! Here are my five tips for setting your school holidays up for success: 1. Make a loose plan. Sit down at the start of the holidays with the kids and a big bit of paper (if you have it – no stress if not, your

In the whirlwind of meetings, deadlines, and responsibilities, many working parents carry a quiet but persistent question in their...

Exam season... Even just reading those words might bring a flutter of anxiety into your chest — not just your child. Whether they are in...

Navigating through difficult times can be challenging for children and their families. Whether it’s a natural disaster, family...

Kids' bedrooms can become disaster zones, especially when left to their own devices. What if I told you there's a way to teach your child...

Why Consequences Matter More Than Punishments Firstly, let's distinguish between a consequence and a punishment: Punishment is a...

As a parent or carer, it's really hard to watch your children struggle through something isn't it? It takes patience and resilience from us to sit by and watch without diving in to help. But, it's really important that we don't. When we dive straight in we are teaching our child two things: That we can do it better than them (I'll let that sit with you to understand what that might do for their confidence and self-esteem) We are laying the foundations for how long we should p

This has to be up there with the most frustrating situations! We repeat ourselves until we are blue in the face and still... nothing. The trouble is, we may actually be the ones at fault here. Hear me out! The way we speak to kids really matters, especially when we want them to do something. So, let me ask, are you setting boundaries with your children, only to be ignored? Or are you actually making requests of them? This is such a common area of confusion amongst parents, bu

Did you know that it's OK if your child is angry with you? It's also ok if you child is upset because you've held a boundary. These are...

You may have heard people say that children have immature brains, but what does this mean in terms of how we parent them? Understanding...

What to do when your child is having a tantrum or is really dysregulated. It can be really frightening can't it? When your child is screaming in your face or hitting and kicking out at you, our natural response is to fight back, to do what it takes to stop this attack. Our heart races, our breath quickens, our muscles tense and we are poised to either retaliate (fight), or run away (flight). The problem is, we know that responding this way only escalates the situation. Why is

Validating our child's emotions is incredibly important (more about what it is, why we do it and how we do it, later) but it can also...

I know you probably feel awful and, don't get me wrong I'm not going to sit with you and agree that the kids deserved it, BUT it's not as bad for the kids as you think it is - provided you put things right. I'll share tips on how to do that below. Time for a disclaimer, I'm not for a moment suggesting that it's ok to verbally abuse your child, intimidate them or manipulate them, but I am saying that we all lose our tempers sometimes and yes we all have our limits. So, pick yo

Does your child barely make it out of the classroom before bursting into tears or screaming and shouting at you because you brought 'the wrong snack'? This is so common and this post unpicks why it happens, and most importantly what we can do about it. Read on for these tips. Let me tell you a story about my five year old son, he is usually a very placid and loving child but he is also a child who feels very deeply. During the school summer holidays my two boys went to Forest