How to Stop Bedtime Battles (Without Losing Your Patience)
Bedtime can easily become the most challenging part of the day. Everyone is tired, patience is thinner, and even small things can turn into big struggles. The good news is that most bedtime battles aren’t really about bedtime—they’re about transition. Children need help winding down from the day, and entering into the world of dreams. […]
Why are Mornings so Hard with Young Children?
Mornings can feel surprisingly difficult with young children. What seems like a simple transition into the day can quickly turn into resistance, tears, or frustration—for both of you. Part of the reason is that children need time to move from the world of sleep into the reality of their day. The transition from sleep […]
Why Your Child Falls Apart After School (And Seems Fine During the Day)
It can be confusing—and even worrying—when your child falls apart when they come home from school. You may have even spoken to their teacher and heard, “They’re so well-behaved in class.” So what’s going on? You are their safe place When your child “loses it” after school, it’s not a sign that something is […]
9 Tips for Home Schooling
I home-schooled my daughter by choice for several years, and have absolutely no regrets. It really was a beautiful time for us both, and allowed us to build the foundation for a lovely close relationship. These are some of my top tips that I learnt during this time. I hope they help you. Regular Movement […]
The Hidden Skills That Support Learning
Learning Is About More Than Just Reading and Writing When children struggle at school, it’s easy to focus on reading, writing, spelling, or maths. But learning is built on many different foundations. If a child finds it difficult to sit still, focus, listen, remember information, or coordinate their movements, classroom learning can feel much harder […]