When I was a class teacher we used to have a 10 -15 minute slot each day called ERIC – Everyone Reading In Class but this is a super site to help with bedwetting – a very common but widely undiscussed problem for families. It can be worrying, frustrating and very stressful for everyone and […]
I’ve been working in quite a few schools recently teaching my “Confidence Classes for Kids” workshop and I’ve noticed the different styles of teaching, mentoring and motivating. I was in a failing school with extremely low morale a couple of weeks ago and found myself in full “Tony Robbins” motivational style as I battled to […]
This month I choose to only see positive energy wherever I go. If a problem comes up, I repeatedly say,”All is well.Everything is working out for my highest good. Out of this experience, only good will come.I am safe” By repeating this, I calm down and give the Universe time to fix the situation in […]
OVER TWO THIRDS OF PARENTS ALLOW CHILDREN TO SWEAR: 4 IN 5 PARENTS SWEAR IN FRONT OF KIDS I was reading a survey about swearing today and it got me pondering…… Research has found that over two-thirds of parents allow their children to swear without punishment, effectively accepting the practice and 4 in 5 parents swear […]
Today my best friend slapped me in the face Here’s your Wednesday Story from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil. TWO FRIENDS WERE WALKING THROUGH THE DESERT. DURING SOME POINT OF THE JOURNEY, THEY HAD AN ARGUMENT; AND ONE FRIEND SLAPPED THE OTHER ONE IN THE FACE. THE ONE WHO GOT SLAPPED […]
Being Truthful “Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies” Nelson Mandela Today the news is full of Sepp Blater and it made me ponder being truthful and how we pass this value onto our kids. I remember when I was 19 spending a night in a cold, wet and […]
I’m currently writing my new positive parenting book at the moment for Ebury Publishers and I am on Chapter 7 where I’m pondering and writing about Getting Both Boys and Girls to Open Up and Talk To You. Here are some classic ways to switch off your children. Asking too many questions “Why did you […]
We were away in Newcastle for Grandparents Day, as my husband Kevin was doing the Great North Run and the kids were at home being spoilt rotten by their Grandparents. But I read that 42% of grandparents lose contact with their grandchildren after a divorce – just when they need the stability, love and unconditional support […]
Here in today’s Huffington Post Jamie Lee Curtis speaks out about the media’s role and responsibility to the children of famous parents going through divorce. I coach many parents, who are not so famous , but who are also are struggling to put the interests of their children first during a difficult and very challenging time […]
The Friendship Song Here is an uplifting video that reminds us just how very important friends are to us, no matter how old we are. Enjoy and feel free to pass on to all your special friends too The Friendship Song
Do you know any children with Dyspraxia? Chances are you do. Current statistics predict that each primary class has a child with the condition. As a former deputy Head teacher I taught many children with Dyspraxia and today I am delighted to introduce Phoebe Doyle, a feature writer and editor of Tremendously2, where […]
Sometimes in life you just feel so blessed and grateful for the opportunities that come your way don’t you? Well last week I went to a wonderfully inspirational talk about “ Play” at my friend Kathy Kershaw’s excellent School in Esher, Rowan Prep School with Neil Griffiths the author and inspiration behind the Storysack Play […]
One of the most intriguing, unjust and unhelpful beliefs that a lot of parents have, is the belief that because someone is excellent at something or displays incredible levels of skill it means that you can never become as skilful as them, so there is no point in even trying. This is a commonly held […]
I can handle any experience or situation that is put in my path.
As you know underpinning ALL my writing, broadcasting, speaking and coaching is my passion to make a difference in the lives of children and young people through developing their self esteem. I just love Michele Obama’s passion to do the same so I read with great interest the article in The Independent today about The First […]
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