Day: 2 October 2023

Helping Children through a Coercive Control Divorce: PLUS The Power of Prevention: Saving Future Generations from Repeating It.

  Supporting children through a divorce involving coercive control is crucial and it’s important to break intergenerational patterns so it doesn’t get passed down later into their  relationships. Here are some tips for parents: Open Communication: Encourage your children to express their feelings, fears, and concerns openly. Create a safe space where they feel comfortable […]

Let’s Talk – Control. Most domestic and family abuse is NOT physical.

  I’ve been working with a client who has come to see me about her daughter’s anxiety but very soon she began to see that really we were talking about her. Most domestic and family abuse is NOT physical. Power and Coercive Control is one of the lesser talked about difficulties in relationships. Safe relationships, […]

Unlocking the Joy of Reading: Empowering Dyslexic Kids

Helping dyslexic kids enjoy books and reading can be a rewarding experience. Here are some strategies to assist them: Choose dyslexia-friendly books: Opt for books with dyslexia-friendly fonts, layouts, and spacing. Many publishers offer books designed specifically for dyslexic readers. Audiobooks: Encourage them to listen to audiobooks while following along with the text. This can […]

10 Facts Parents Should Know About Dyslexia. A Checklist.

?   Dyslexia is not a disadvantage. Having a good understanding of the type of difficulties caused by dyslexia will help you support, encourage & motivate your dyslexic child without damaging their self-esteem. Did you know that more than 50% of NASA employees are Dyslexic? NASA is able to look past the negative opinions about […]

How You (As A Caring Employer) Can Help Employees Through Divorce and Separation

I was delighted to have been invited to the House of Commons recently to the launch of the Parents Promise  a new HR initiative to support parents going through divorce or separation. Businesses including Asda, Tesco, Metro Bank, PwC and Unilever have partnered with the Positive Parenting Alliance (PPA) to promote more family-friendly policies for […]