When children's behaviour is challenging, it's easy to assume they're the problem. But their behaviour is often a symptom and a worrying signal that something deeper is going on in their environment. Here is one of the key issues often overlooked.

Today I’m sharing how my childhood experiences led me to become interested in understanding children’s behaviour and inspired me to want to help parents.

Learn how contempt negatively impacts children and discover practical strategies to replace it, helping you build healthier, more respectful relationships with your child.

Discover simple strategies to improve communication, build trust, and bring your child closer to you.

Criticism is often the first sign of a communication breakdown and can create a rift between you and your child, leaving both of you frustrated and unheard. Find the antidote and improve communication.

Discovering that your child has been deceitful can be incredibly frustrating for a parent. Here we explore five key reasons why children lie, and how to create a healthier and more honest relationship with your child.

Research shows a toddler can hear the word "NO" as much as 400 times a day. Here are 3 easy options you can use instead of saying no!

Everyone needs to learn to express themselves in a way that does not diminish the other person's well-being. Here are 10 ways families can argue well, or badly.

Time-out, or the naughty chair, means that children suffer alone when they’re actually struggling to effectively communicate how they feel. Learn how to use ‘Quiet Time’ instead.

Sometimes, it may feel like we're unintentionally building an emotional wall with our children. Here are the best strategies to bridge the gap.

As a parent, we all want to get along with our children, but let's face it, it can be challenging. Find the right thing to say when emotions are high and we feel overwhelmed.

How we develop attachments affect how we interact with others and cope with our environment and our level of emotional resilience.

It’s not about fancy holidays, the latest gadgets, designer clothes, or material possessions. Every child needs a heartfelt, loving connection with their parents.

Concerned about your child's lack of motivation, drive and enthusiasm for life? This blog will resonate with you. We look at the positive power of value-focused living and its impact on children's well-being and success.

Many of us are familiar with the 'Fight, Flight, or Freeze' reactions to stress. Another response to stress is the 'Fawn' response. What is it? Why does it happen? How does it affect our children's behaviour?

Bullying is a topic of concern for many parents. Although we can't change other people's behaviour, we can proactively help our children by giving them the life skills they need to protect themselves from harm.

If your little one is about to embark on an incredible adventure - their first day of school or moving class - and the mere thought flutters your heart with excitement, nostalgia, and a dollop of anxiety, you're not alone. 

Today, we will talk about one of the most popular questions parents ask "How do I get my children to listen?"  

The truth is, they are ALWAYS listening. The frustrating part for you is that they don't respond. 

Would you like to see your child cope better with life's ups and downs? Do you want them to feel less stressed, be able to bounce back, and learn from difficult situations? They might need help building up their resilience.

Negative parenting is any behaviour, attitude, or action by a parent that harms a child's physical, emotional, or psychological development. Understanding how we impact our children can help us be mindful.