Understanding Your Child

Gentle Support for You and Your Child

Hello and welcome

If you’ve found your way here, you may be feeling concerned about your child’s learning and/or their behaviour—or simply wondering how best to support them, doing your best in challenging times.

Parenting can feel confusing, and we all struggle at times. Children don’t come with rule books, and many of us are learning as we go.

Perhaps you’re navigating:

big emotions or meltdowns
challenges with school or learning
difficult mornings or bedtimes
anxiety, overwhelm, or behavioural challenges

You’re not alone.

Parenting can feel exhausting at times, especially when your child is struggling and you’re not sure how to help.

This is a space to pause and take a breath.

It offers a way of understanding children, by looking beneath the surface of what initially appears – the “why” beneath the behaviour.

Not Sure Where to Start?

Maybe you’ve noticed that your child seems restless, fidgety, and is constantly on alert.

You might be wondering if they have ADHD, and need a diagnosis?

If you’re feeling unsure, these might help:

Thes articles will help you make sense of what you’re seeing, and how these signs of ADHD can be connected to learning and the ability to focus and pay attention.

Start with What Feels Most Relevant

Maybe some of these articles will resonate with you.

You don’t need to read everything, just start with what feels most relevant, and move on when you feel ready.

Emotions, Anxiety & Behaviour

Maybe your child is experiencing regular meltdowns, or you’d like to know how to recognise and address signs of bullying?

Perhaps you’re worried that they seem overly anxious or sensitive to change.

Learning & School Challenges

Is your child is having trouble with reading, not enjoying going to school, or “losing it” when they come home?

Maybe you’re worried they might have dyslexia, and would like to know how to help?

Understanding the Foundations

Learning is built on strong foundations of early development. I

f your child is struggling at school, socially or emotionally, these might help with understanding the underlying reasons.

Foundations for Learning: Vision, Balance and Listening

Everyday Routines

Would you like help with establishing a regular bedtime routine?

Morning and bedtimes are often stressful times for families.

You’re not alone if you are feeling overwhelmed.

A Gentle Approach

I believe that behaviour is a form of communication.

It is our child’s way of letting us know that they need help.

The trick is learning how to read it!

My approach is based on the understanding that:

children need to feel safe before they can learn, and
connection is at the heart of change

Understanding what is beneath the behaviour, gives us the clues to create the change you are looking for.

Take Your Time

There’s no need to rush. This is a space where you can take your time and explore options, finding your own solutions to questions that are troubling you.

I suggest starting with one article that speaks to you, and gently move on from there.

You Don’t Have to Work This Out Alone

If you’re concerned about some your child’s behaviours, these articles may help you understand:

what’s happening,
why it’s happening, and
offer solutions for change.

For parents who would like to explore further, counselling and parent coaching offers a safe, supportive space to talk about what’s worrying you.

We can work together, helping you to help your child.

To learn more about how I work, and how parent coaching may be able to help you, you’re welcome to connect:

Work with Me

To explore these and other parenting topics further, you can browse the full collection of parenting resources here:

Parent Resources