A common conversation that I have with children in my coaching and therapy office, is their frustration at adults in their lives who expect them to take responsibility for their actions, and apologise when they are wrong, but do not do it themselves. It often gets me thinking to my own childhood, and how rare […]
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When we are talking to ourselves, we are always giving ourselves instructions. Our brains are always listening, and this contributes to our internal belief systems. What we say to ourselves is important. So, using affirmations can be a great way to remind ourselves of our positive traits. Affirmations Download here Next Steps Want to learn
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Whilst teaching the Level 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Coaching Course a few weekends ago, we found ourselves discussing the concept of losing. Whilst for some adults, there can be a feeling that children need to be protected from losing and the feelings of disappointment, envy or discomfort that come with it, it is
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Whilst siblings having moments or periods of not getting on is normal, when this escalates to sibling rivalry, it can become a challenging situation for parents to navigate.Sibling rivalry is referred to by the scope of ongoing competition, jealousy, and conflict between brothers and sisters, often driven by a desire for parental attention, resources, or
We often talk about emotional literacy and regulation, but less often about emotional capacity. Emotional literacy – Emotional literacy is the ability to recognise, understand, name and express emotions in oneself and others. Emotional regulation – Emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to emotions in a healthy and flexible way. Emotional capacity
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We often talk about being safe, we might have stairgates to stop children falling down the stairs, signage on doors, or risk assessments to reduce the chance of accidents, or even routines in place to ensure that people are not left alone. However, we less often talk about emotional safety, and the powerful force it
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After years of working with children and their families, one of the key aspects of developing life skills that children require is watching their parents do the things that they are struggling with. Let’s look at some examples: Want children to step out of their comfort zone? Want children to develop stronger social skills? Want
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Online safety is an ongoing fear for many parents and professionals. How do we ensure that young people are kept safe from the risks that they cannot see? Further, because many of us grew up in a world where technology was not as fast growing, and do not use technology in the same ways, we
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A frequent conversation that I have with parents in parent coaching sessions, is the challenge of navigating why their child with ADHD might be lying. Whilst all children can lie, for many reasons, including: ADHD and lying When a child with ADHD lies, it can come from different motivators and causations. Children with ADHD often
The silent treatment is a punishment that many have experienced in their lifetimes, but it has only been in recent years that we have begun to understand the impact of it on children’s brain development (and latter adult’s emotional experiences). The silent treatment refers to the refusal to speak to someone which moves from a
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