The art of giving heartfelt compliments to ourselves, our children and teens
This post includes a ‘heartfelt compliment script’, a tool to compliment ourselves and our child effectively and is part of […]
“Oh Sweety, …..” (a simple tool for when our children are overwhelmed)
Sadly also our children will encounter challenging times. When our children are overwhelmed and in the cycle of emotional and […]
How to learn to be a good loser
Including ‘Happy Families’ one of the tools within the Multilevel Emotion Regulation Theory (MERT) developed by Simone de Hoogh. While […]
I was scared of my son
I was hostage to my fear of sparking a violent emotional outburst. It’s natural to want our children to be […]
When we are lost and how to repair connections
Or all about ‘Glitching’ a concept within the Multilevel Emotion Regulation Theory – MERT “After a fight we cuddled. My […]
A strength or weakness? – Imaginational OE
Including the ‘Happy Place’ tool and the ‘Two wolves – a Cherokee legend’ as a strategy within the Multilevel Emotion […]
How I get back on track
Or my list of low-key self care tools New awareness I used to read about self care practices, but I […]
“Innately empowering and humanising: We all need more of this!”
Interview with PowerWood’s Director Carolyn Sargentson I had seen Simone’s [founder of PowerWood] stand at a home education camp – […]
“How did I survive against the odds?”
Protective factors against suicide for children and teens I was a very unhappy 12-year-old. Being too tall, too feminine and […]
My Secret Powers – Tribute to my ‘Oma’ (=Gran in Dutch)-
Standing Out as a Pre-Teen When I was 11 years old I was already over 1.80m (5.9f), and my very […]