Saying no is a fundamental skill that many people struggle with in both their personal and professional lives. As a coach, I’ve witnessed firsthand how the inability to say no can lead to stress, burnout, and a sense of overwhelm. However, it’s important to recognise that saying no is not a negative act but rather […]
Saying “No” to your kids is such a simple word but so many parents find it difficult to incorporate it into their discipline strategies – it’s about feeling confident in your own ability as a parent so then the ability to say “no” becomes a powerful behaviour shaping tool in your parenting toolkit! Parents […]
The average toddler hears the word “no” an astonishing 400 times a day, according to experts. You, like me, may, at first, think that this must be an exaggeration but pause to ponder this…when we tell a toddler ‘No’ we usually say,’ No, no, no!’ which is actually three times in three seconds – reinforcing […]
I’m on BBC radio Worcester and Hereford today speaking about saying ‘NO’ to your kids with confidence – here is an article I wrote awhile ago to give you a few ideas . https://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com/2011/01/saying-no-to-your-kids-with-confidence-2/
Research suggests saying ‘no’ is not the most effective way to discipline a child. Purvaja Sawant talks to experts to find a happy solution for parents and children. Disciplining a child is every parent’s worst nightmare. After all, it’s one of the most difficult jobs in the world, one that doesn’t come with an instruction manual. […]
In keeping with this week’s theme of “Running on Empty” here are some practical ways to manage your overwhelm around housework ! Take control of the housework. 1. Would you say you are constantly on the go? 2. Would you say you have a constant to-do list in your head? 3. Write down […]
I was just talking to a new client and I asked her: How would you rate the parenting skills of your partner compared to you on a 1-10 scale? What are they better at than you? What are you better at than them? How do you complement each other? What’s the best things your kids get […]
