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1. Be truly 100% physically and mentally present. Put away any distractions like your mobile devices and your TV. 2. Make bedtime a peaceful and intimate occasion. A time to peacefully close the day while giving yourself fully to the moment of being present with […]
Anxiety is normal in human beings. We all at some point become anxious. Being anxious is a normal part of development. Its part of what helps to keep us safe. Anxiety can however become problematic. As parents it is important that we help our children […]
Sensitive responsiveness is typically defined as the extent to which a parent is in-tune with a child’s emotional state, is able to decode those signals accurately, and able to respond appropriately and in a timely fashion (Ainsworth et al., 1978). Simply put … if you sense that […]
As parents, even the best of us sometimes find ourselves yielding to negative impulses and reactions, which cause us to behave in unhelpful ways towards our children. These impulses and reactions seem to come from nowhere. Try as we may, we find it difficult to […]
We all know the importance of gratitude but how exactly does one practice gratitude? Below are 10 ways to practice gratitude in a practical and meaningful way?
In 2015 I read the book ‘The Miracle morning’ by Hal Elrod. In this book Hal sets out a few principles on creating a ‘miracle morning’ and changing your life. One of those principles is intentionally reading a self development book each morning. I began […]
Affirmations This is the second post in our series 12 ways to change your life. Today we are talking about the power of Affirmations. Begin the practice of repeating affirmations. Practice it in the morning midday and in the evening just before bed. Say it […]
Mental Well-being I have been there, I know exactly what it feels like. The truth is I still struggle with this from time to time. Like many other mothers, I find it so very easy to forget to take care of my own mental […]
10 ways to be more present as a parent Be truly 100% physically and mentally present. Put away any distractions like your mobile devices and your TV. Make bedtime a peaceful and intimate occasion. A time to peacefully close the day while giving yourself fully […]
We mostly associate colouring with children. However most recently adult colouring has grown in popularity. People choose to take it on for several reasons but most significant to this discussion is the therapeutic benefits which people claim adult colouring bring to them. Below I list […]