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We Can Do Hard Things

We are strong.  I wonder how I’d have felt if my gym teacher hadn’t said those words: “You can do this. Go on up.” …

So Full

By Hayley Zemontas You’re gonna feel so full Full of wonder, full of love The feeling that you can never get enoughOf gazing upon your newborn’s…

Use Your Village

FIND YOUR VILLAGE It’s all very well to say, “It takes a village to raise a child”, but what if you have no village?…

Toddler Twiddling

An 18-month-old, or even a 3-year-old, is going to struggle with genuine empathy. They are often self-centred in a positive and wonderful way. But how does…

Is it Time to Give up Naps?

Signs that your child is weaning from daily naps; he needs a nap on some days, but just a rest period on other days:  Signs that your child no longer…

Invite Dependence

Ways to help a child feel safe to depend on you:  never scold a child who asks you for help   never shame a child who needs your…

The Power of No

No is such an important part of our vocabulary and I have shown little role modelling for my son in the use of this…

Understanding Counterwill

It happens most often when our child doesn’t feel connected to us  Counterwill is not always a healthy expression of one’s personal feelings, thoughts and opinions. Counterwill is also a symptom…