Resilience: Embracing the Emotional Journey
Stress seems to lie around every corner. It is there when change happens to us or when we are up against the things we cannot…
Stress seems to lie around every corner. It is there when change happens to us or when we are up against the things we cannot…
Understanding boredom in kids is serious business. A mother of a 7-year old boy sat in my office, clearly distressed and said, “I take away…
“She is so dramatic and everything seems like a big deal,” said a baffled father of a 6-year old girl named Samantha. The mother tells…
Humans are some of the most complex emotional creatures on earth. From our teenagers who roll their eyes in disdain to our toddlers who cry…
We can command a child to say ‘thank you’ but this won’t ensure that they feel grateful or appreciative towards someone. The place gratitude arises…
Learning ‘feeling’ language to communicate one’s emotions is a critical developmental milestone in the early years. The following picture books are some of my favourites…
Kids have worries – from monsters to natural disasters. They can appear at random or may be triggered by everyday events. Their increasing awareness of…
A father sat in my office, visibly upset that his 7 year old son wasn’t listening to him. He recounted challenge after challenge with his…
When my daughter was anxious she used to tell me, “Mama, my tummy feels like it is making butter.” After ruling out sickness, I told…
Sometimes all the good intentions in the world are not enough to stop a parent from losing their temper with a child. One can wake…
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