3 Tips to help Build  Body Confidence in Children

Anne Poirier Shaping Perspectives…A Woman’s Way to Joy   Just the other day I received a text from a past client that said:“I am finally at peace with my body, and today my daughter came home from Kindergarten and told… Continue Reading >

How to create an abundant mind this Christmas

Most of us if not all love Christmas time even if just means a day off work to some who don’t necessarily believe in Christmas. For a lot of us it means spending time with family and/or friends we hardly… Continue Reading >

5 Ways to Establish a Positive Relationship With School

Education can be a real battleground for parents, particularly if your child has a diagnosis or disability. It can be a battle to find the right educational setting for your child, let alone getting your child’s needs met. It can… Continue Reading >

The Role of Dad in the Early Years

There is no position description you’re meant to fulfil Observation and reflection: building kids’ core skills for life Having the opportunity to write about the role of dads in the early years of childhood got me thinking about my little… Continue Reading >

Promoting Positive Fatherhood

Dads often get praised for regular parenting (just a bit patronising!) or they get portrayed as goofy and rather unhelpful – think Peppa’s Daddy Pig! So how can we promote positive fathering and the benefits of fatherhood? Simply acknowledging dads… Continue Reading >

Why Building Resilient Kids Starts with Risk

Why our children aren’t being set up for success   This might sound intimidating for parents but the theory is sound. We need to stop being so safe and let kids experience risky play scenarios. You see, protecting children from… Continue Reading >

5 Tips to Help Kids Feel Happy

As parents, we all want our children to be happy right? Firstly, let’s be clear that children (or even us adults) cannot be happy all of the time. We experience a vast range of emotions, all day, every day…which is… Continue Reading >

Fire up Your Fitness! (Fantastic Ways to Stay Active & Well, All Winter)

In the cold bleak days of winter, it’s easy to fall into the trap of spending just a little too much ‘cozy time’ in front of the TV, or other electronic devices. That’s why it’s especially important to make the… Continue Reading >

How to Better Manage Sibling Relationships

It’s the eternal question that challenges every parent – how can we better manage the relationships between our kids? If your family is anything like mine, stress and strife characterise sibling relationships. In my house, there’s the 14 yo older… Continue Reading >

5 Practical Self-Care Ideas for Busy Parents

With the fast pace of modern parenting, it can be easy to get caught up in the never-ending whirlwind of school, after-school activities, work, housework, family and all the other commitments that come with life. Which is why you may… Continue Reading >