As a former Deputy Head and Class Teacher for 22 years teaching children to read is a vital life skill that I feel very passionate about – as kids who can’t read lack confidence, lack opportunities and are disempowered in all areas of life. I used to teach Reception children for a number of years and still […]
Girls who talk to their friends at length about their problems could be making them worse, psychologists have warned. The scientists conducted a series of studies and found that girls hoped to feel more cared for, understood and less alone by talking things through. However, they said it could actually lead to depression and stress. […]
Here’s an article I wrote for Fink Cards and the Hello 2011 Campaign The long Summer holidays have started and lots of parents worry about how they are going to keep their kids occupied, busy, learning, exploring and happy. For me talking, listening and communicating skilfully with your children is at the centre of a […]
It is my great pleasure to have Lisa Houghton and Tracey Park who were paediatric speech and language therapists as my guest bloggers today. They created Talking Tots which is based on the simple idea that children who can communicate clearly and confidently have a huge head start when it comes to learning, making friends and […]
As a Parent Coach and mum of two grown up children I am often shocked, distressed and searching for ways to help our society move towards a better future where children can grow up safe, well balanced and with a purpose in life. Free from despair, anger, drugs and hopelessness. I am not a politician and it […]
A major part of bringing up kids is learning how to talk with and to your children. The way you talk to your child teaches them how to talk to others. Here are some simple but really effective talking tips to try out with your kids: Connect before you direct Before giving your child directions, […]
I am a real advocate of families eating together as it’s a really simple way to catch up on everyone’s day, everyone’s news , it’s a place to air your grumbles, your niggles , your worries or your celebrations. So commit to perhaps just sitting down once a week and build traditions and memories that last a […]
