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💬 Is your child truly being heard? 🧡 In the hustle of everyday life, it’s easy to overlook the simple act of listening—but your child’s voice matters more than you might think. Whether you’re going through a tough time like a divorce 💔 or just navigating the day-to-day, effective communication can make all the difference. 🤝 Discover how you can strengthen your bond 🤗 and create a safe space for your child to express themselves. 🗣️💛

At some point every parent is likely to struggle to get their child to listen to them. Do you ever feel like you have to constantly shout in order to get your message across, perhaps you have started offering treats… Continue Reading >

Preventing and protecting your child from abuse is not as hard as it might seem. In fact, it’s actually quite simple. In my experience, talking with kids about their abuse as a Specialist Child Interviewer in the Police gave me… Continue Reading >

Toddlers lose all day long! They’re weaker, slower, shorter, less verbal, and clumsier than almost everybody they know. They just want to win a few! You can’t protect your child from all the losses he’ll suffer while he’s growing up…. Continue Reading >

As a mum of four boys. Believe me when I say I get it when people say their kids are not listening. Some days I feel like I tell one of my kids to put their shoes on 17 times… Continue Reading >

Is my child the bully? Dealing with bullying is an unfortunate fact of life for many children, and it can be equally distressing for parents. As the latest instalment in our Real Conversations series, we will tackle how to identify… Continue Reading >

Children and young people experiencing anxiety can feel both physical and emotional symptoms  including: racing heart beat rapid breathing being teary and irritable being sweaty and breathless ‘butterflies’ in your stomach pains and discomfort in your body. For some children… Continue Reading >

Ever feel like you are stuck in an endless cycle of, no? “No Sammy, get down from there” “No Imogen put that down” “No hitting” “No, no, no, no, NO!” It is incredibly easy to get stuck in this loop,… Continue Reading >

Something I’ve really learnt over the past (almost!) two years as a mother, is that my mindset really dictates so much of how each day plays out.  I can easily get stuck in a mindset of “this is so hard, I… Continue Reading >

Here are some tips and advice for fostering healthy family relationships: Communication is Key: Open, honest communication is the foundation of healthy family dynamics. Encourage family members to express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns in a respectful and constructive manner…. Continue Reading >