Do Christmas Lists Encourage Children To Be Greedy? Handling Pester Power!

So it’s coming to that time of the year when the kids start being marketed to by the media. Are your children pester ninjas? Do you feel under pressure to fulfill your child’s Christmas list? Well a survey today by the charity Mothers’ Union has called for an end to “pester power.” Some 84 per […]
Navigating the Naughty and Nice List: Christmas Behaviour Hacks for Parents

Here are some practical tips for handling children of all ages, including those with special needs, as Christmas and the Holiday Season approaches: Establish Clear Expectations: Communicate expectations and rules in a straightforward manner. Use visual aids or social stories for children with special needs. Create a Predictable Schedule: Maintain a consistent routine to […]
Christmas Is Often A Catalyst For Change – How To Prepare for a Successful Separation

Christmas is a catalyst. I often find that I get many clients coming to see me after Christmas about how to separate after spending more time together at Christmas. Christmas acts as a catalyst for change and the New Year offers a new beginning for many. My article Handling Divorce Positively taken from my “Raising […]