Need to know – Declarative language supports low-demand parenting The way we use language is very powerful. It can motivate, and reinforce thoughts/actions/behaviours, be demanding […]
Need to know: How to support a child with anxiety Parents are hardwired to protect their kids from dangers and to attend to them when […]
Need to know: Anxiety or just common worries Most parents have had nights when their kid is adamant that they are afraid of the dark and […]
Need to know: Uncovering your triggers There are certain behaviours, words, sounds, or situations that can trigger a negative feeling or a trauma from the […]
Need to know: Co-regulation is the foundation of self-regulation Self-regulation is the ability to monitor our emotions, behaviours, attention, and energy to meet social expectations […]
Need to know: Prioritise your relationship with your child You’ve probably heard of oxytocin in relation to bonding with your baby – this happy hormone […]
Need to know: The pros and cons of homeschooling There are some children who will be unable to enter or stay in mainstream schools because […]
Need to know: Understanding fight-flight-freeze in children The fight-flight-freeze response is a survival mechanism that served humans well in the hunter-and-gatherer times. Our “reptilian” brain […]
Need to know: Collaborate with your child to address challenging behaviour If you are raising a child who is oppositional, defiant, disruptive, or aggressive, you’ve […]
Need to know: Address medication refusal by first understanding your child’s reasons Taking medication is not easy for kids. Firstly, they need to learn how […]