What to do?New siblings are a huge change for our preschoolers which cannot be underestimated. If you've seen a big shift in your child's behaviour and you're wondering if it...

We assure our preschoolers in so many ways that we’ll always be there for them, so to suddenly disappear on them can be really frightening. Share this one with your...

It all went wrong.We truly can't control our kids.We CAN control ourselves and we CAN manage the environment.I'm NOT saying we should take away all of a child's accountability for...

Play the long game.👌Keep your responses short. You don't even have to say anything at the start (or if you're struggling to regulate yourself) - just stay quiet and be...

Expect tantrums.We can't expect children to have the self control and executive functioning skills to stop and think "hang on, last time I had a tantrum it didn't feel fun...

You're not alone.It's no mean feat coping with a child's many outbursts and tantrums. Remember their brains are very underdeveloped and they need to be taught how to manage their...

Let's be kind.We cant be in each other's brains so we have no idea how someone else is coping.What might look like a child being very ""naughty" is most often...

Model model model.- can I sit with you?- can I play?- what are you playing?- can I have a turn?- it's your turn now- let's play together! Watch the full...

Our response has the biggest impact on our child's behaviour.When we shift our perspective to see the world through their eyes, we're less likely to snap, shame or feel annoyed...

We’ve all said it.But we can all say something more helpful when we know better.The more silly - the more dysregulated your child is.If your child is laughing at you...

Bath refusal?Many kids go through phases of suddenly finding the bath or shower a really stressful place. We can't always put a finger on what triggers such a response, it...

Become untriggered.They're doing what they're supposed to be doing. Kids test limits - it's part of brain development. It's a good thing.Try not to take it personally- instead fill up...

You'd be angry too.When our kids are small, especially when they're not yet talking, it's sometimes easy to forget that they have opinions and preferences. They have very little control...

These are basic needs.Despite what you may have experienced in your own upbringing, I just want to remind you that a child’s basic needs should not be removed from them...

Punishment ≠ learning.THREE things can be true.✅ YES our parents were doing their best when they raised us.🚫 NO we didn't deserve to suffer physically or emotionally when we misbehaved✅...

Runner? This will help.Practice, be patient and persevere. These strategies will make all the difference if you’re struggling with your child running from you in public. Share with a parent...

Presume competence! Fact: Preschoolers crave independence and control. One of the ways we avoid power-struggles is by always presuming that our preschoolers are capable. This means we give them lots...

Cute? That's coz they're kids. Little brains need us to be firm but kind. Not angry and punitive. They just don't understand when we suddenly explode. We're their most trusted...

Adults aren't always quiet.Children shouldn't have to be either.Just a reminder that children can't suddenly grow fully developed, adult brains just because they're out in public.They're still small, they still...

Worth it?100%. When we lead our children by being firm and kind instead of authoritarian, our kids benefit.Did you know that children who are shouted at to curb behaviour spend...