by Laura | Jul 18, 2024 | Parenting
What Makes a Strong-Willed Child? I hear it time and time again in my coaching sessions with parents: “My kid just doesn’t listen to me. They actively defy me. They do the opposite of what I tell them all the time.” My response? “Congrats, it...
by Laura | Dec 1, 2023 | Parenting
My Recommended Reading List Whether you listen to your books via headphones, use kindle or prefer a good old paperback I have some awesome book suggestions for you. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I will get into a book cover to cover, unable to put it down and...
by Laura | Nov 10, 2023 | Parenting
What is Hypnotherapy and How Can It Help Me? Hypnotherapy is a powerful therapeutic technique that utilises a trance state to help individuals make positive changes in their lives. It is a widely recognised and effective method for addressing various issues, from...
by Laura | Jul 5, 2023 | Parenting
The needs of Highly Sensitive Children Highly sensitive children need space carved out of each day to process and have quiet time in order to avoid overstimulation and dysregulated nervous systems. Highly sensitive children (or a HSP – highly sensitive person)...
by Laura | Jun 29, 2023 | Parenting
What is Secure Attachment? Secure attachment is a bond between a child and their caregiver that provides the child with a sense of safety and security. This type of attachment is formed when the caregiver is responsive to the child’s needs and provides a safe...
by Laura | Jun 20, 2023 | Parenting
Why Healing Your Own Trauma Should Be Paramount Before Becoming a Parent Motherhood is a journey that is both rewarding and challenging. As a mum, you are responsible for raising and nurturing another human being, which can be overwhelming. However, no matter how much...
by Laura | May 5, 2023 | Parenting
What is Generational Trauma? Generational trauma is a term used to describe the transmission of traumatic experiences from one generation to another. It refers to the way in which trauma, whether experienced directly or indirectly, can affect the psychological,...
by Laura | Mar 22, 2023 | Parenting
Improving Stressful Bedtime Routines Children with dysregulated nervous systems often struggle with falling asleep and staying asleep, which can make bedtime a stressful experience for both the child and the parent. However, with a few adjustments to your routine, you...
by Laura | Oct 16, 2022 | Parenting
Overcoming Toddler Hitting Toddlers can be a handful, and one of the most common challenges parents face is when their toddler starts hitting. Hitting is a typical behaviour for toddlers as they are still learning to communicate their feelings and emotions. However,...
by Laura | Jun 29, 2022 | Parenting
Punitive Techniques Are Ridiculously Old-Fashioned! Why I do not believe in the naughty step or time out Punishing children with the naughty step or time out or anything else which involves them being alone is not an effective long-term strategy. I believe in...
