Loving our Children & LOVE
Most of us become parents with the idea that we will parent perfectly (the Disney family dream), or at least […]
Home is where the heart is
– and where family members’ needs determine the use of space Pretty spaces versus OE accommodated living This evening I’ve […]
Be clear, but only if you can
Every time our child asks us for something, we have to make the decision to say yes or no. If […]
Friendships and ‘shining the light’
Including ‘The Stepping Stone’ one of the strategic tools within the Multilevel Emotion Regulation Theory (MERT) developed by Simone de […]
When the going gets tough – helping bright kids with practical simple tools to overcome fear of imperfection/failing
Learning to learn – PART 2 Including the ‘The Challenge Experiment’ one of the strategic tools within the Multilevel Emotion […]
When the going gets tough – helping bright kids overcome fear of imperfection/failing
Learning to learn – PART 1 Including the ‘value of uncomfortable feelings’ one of the core concepts within the Multilevel […]
How to learn to be a good loser during lockdown
Including ‘Happy Families’ one of the tools within the Multilevel Emotion Regulation Theory (MERT) developed by Simone de Hoogh. While […]
What is my worth, if I can’t ‘do’ anything?
Living in constant lockdown There are stretches of life that prove to be straightforward and uncomplicated, and then there are […]
When something is ‘not right’ – Compassion is key
Or The Value of flag-ups Everyone has an unconscious physical or psychological alarm system telling them that something is not […]
How to side-step an argument
One of the most unsettling issues within families can be argumentative talk. If we have children that are really good […]