How many of us have left a inconsolable child in childcare or school and gone on our way with a sick heart, wondering if we’ve done the right thing? I’ve been answering toddler questions for a regular feature that I write for an In -house magazine in the […]
Here’s my Wednesday story from my never-ending notebook and my everlasting coloured pencil. Falling over Here’s a story from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil from Dave Mason from Hypknowsis “When I was a student, I went out one winter’s afternoon and I found that my old car wouldn’t start. I had been […]
Here’s my weekly story from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil. The Piano A mum wanted to encourage her young daughter’s interest in the piano so decided to take her to a local concert featuring an excellent and famous pianist. In the entrance foyer the mother met an old friend and the two […]
How many parents do you know that have actually pondered the bigger picture to their parenting? Most parents I meet and work with have got a bit stuck in the “socks and pants” of life going round in circles stuck in the undone homework and untidy bedroom scenarios and don’t look up to ponder the […]
I’m writing in my new ‘Becoming’ Michelle Obama Journal & it’s asked me to pick a proud moment in my life. It reminded me of this magic moment. On Friday the 4th of December, 2009, I was thrilled to be able to say to black cab driver at Victoria Station “Take me to 10 […]
I’ve been coaching a lovely Mum who lives in Australia this week on Skype and we talked about the 5 languages of love as she hadn’t heard of them before. So here is an old blog post explaining what they are , how they really can transform your family relationships and how you can change […]
Families the world over are experiencing new challenges in the process of educating their offspring. New values, new realities, new roles. But we still need confidence, and peace of mind to feel that we are doing the right thing. In the complex reality we live in it is very important to have the support […]
In this interview I talk about coping with divorce focusing on the initial stages of divorce and what role divorce retreats play as well as what you can expect from them. Soila is the founder of The Divorce Magazine. She is known for taking away the pain of trauma and loss in children, adolescents and […]
I often talk about “failing forward” when I am coaching parents and here is my article on “Failing” that was published on the Jo Frost Super Nanny site Many people are held back by a fear of failure. They hold the perspective that failure means they aren’t meant to succeed, and that they aren’t […]
Here is my Wednesday Story from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil. The Shoes You may have heard this very old story illustrating the difference between positive thinking and negative thinking before. “Many years ago two salesmen were sent by a British shoe manufacturer to Africa to investigate the market and report back on the […]
As Christmas approaches, men trussed up in red suits and sporting fluffy white beards become a ubiquitous sight on high streets up and down the country don’t they? Parents of young children can guarantee that several versions of Father Christmas will be doling out presents and sprinkling a bit of festive magic in the shops. […]
I was recently interviewed on BBC WM a local radio station in Birmingham discussing why shouting at naughty children makes their behaviour WORSE. It was based on this article As a former Deputy Head there are loads of other ways to discipline your kids but let’s face it we all lose our tempers from […]
I was getting things ready for my ‘Can Do Kid ~ Confidence Classes’ a few years ago, which is where I help children feel good about themselves, and help them to develop a ‘Can Do’ attitude to life, when I decided to use a fun button that says That was EASY PEASY – Lemon Squeezy […]
I work with many hundreds of parents, children and families around the globe and the difference in success or failure is not how you look, how you dress, how well educated you are, where you live or how much you have in your bank account – it’s ALL about how you think. Of course I know first […]
Metaphors and stories have been used for centuries as a method of healing, learning and guidance for parents and children alike. Every Wednesday I write a story from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil that will make you think, reflect or inspire you with a new way of thinking about your parenting. Here […]
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