Isn’t it funny somehow that we teach our children about their different body parts, singing the “head, shoulders, knees and toes”- song, making them touch those areas but when it comes to genitals, we might consider touching abnormal or even … Read more
I just found out my child self-harms – what can I do to help them?
Finding out that your child is self-harming can be an incredibly upsetting experience. It can be difficult to know what to say and how best to approach the situation. Knowing how to respond effectively to your child’s self-harm is vital … Read more
Questions about Child Abuse
Many adults are uncomfortable talking with children who have questions about child abuse and are unsure of how to tackle the topic. Some children may have heard something and are curious and unfortunately, others may be victims themselves. The Office … Read more
My son is violent towards me
Anger is an emotion that is felt by everyone; including children and adolescents. In fact, most adolescents express healthy anger, engage in conflict or experience frustration, especially during the transition from being children to becoming young adults. However, this anger … Read more
How to teach children emotional literacy skills
Why is noticing our feelings important?
From a neuroscientific perspective, when we are putting our feelings into words, this activates our prefrontal cortex (that part of our brain behind our forehead). This moderates the effect that the emotions have in … Read more
Mealtime battles: 7 tips
Mealtimes can be tough for some families. Having a child who refuses to eat many foods offered can be frustrating for parents or anyone trying to help. This may not only have an impact on the diet quality of the … Read more
Am I Alienating my Children?
Many parents want what is best for their kids, but what does ‘best’ look like? When parents are caring for their children under the same roof, there is generally an opportunity for the kids to spend time with both of … Read more
When It Comes To Children: Pica
Children are likely to put things in their mouth which are not food. It is likely that children do this from time to time. Some adults do this as well, some stick their hair into their mouth, or eat the … Read more
Anxiety in Children
Childhood anxiety disorders are common and are experienced between 5 – 10 % of children (Thirwall, 2013). Anxiety disrupts many aspects of children’s development, the social aspect, the emotional side and the academic development. It also presents later life risks … Read more
My Teen Doesn’t Talk To Me Anymore
When you have kids, each stage of their development brings with it certain challenges. However, there are some stages which offer more challenges than others; adolescence being one of them. Although some of their behaviours may be concerning to you … Read more