Meltdowns and Mood Swings

Are you worried that your child’s meltdowns and mood swings might be  signs of ADHD? Do you ever find yourself completely at a loss, with no idea how to respond? You’ve probably worked out that systems of punishment, time-outs and rewards are rarely, if ever, successful, but what else is there? Responding Rather than Reacting […]

Anxious Children

Anxious children are often  highly sensitive and easily overwhelmed. In their distress, they may have regular meltdowns, or prefer to shut themselves away. These behaviours can be very hard to be with, and its’s not always easy to know how to respond. Your anxious child may also complain of headaches, tummy aches or resist going to […]

Miscarriage and Infant Loss

Have you, or someone close to you, experienced miscarriage, or the loss of a child during pregnancy? The grief resulting from miscarriage and infant loss can be profound, and the depth of sadness can at times seem overwhelming. It is not always easy to share these experiences with friends and family. Sometimes, we don’t even […]

Circle of Security Parenting Support

 The Circle of Security Parenting support program offers help for parents who would like to develop their parenting skills.  First time parenting can be a scary time. With so many new emotions surfacing, it’s normal to wonder if you are doing everything “right”. Perhaps you are worried that giving your children too much attention will “spoil” […]