Tag: child therapy
The September Shock – And How to Help Your Child Handle It
You thought it had gone. All summer, your child seemed lighter. The knots in their stomach had eased, the edge in their voice had softened, and for the first time in months, you saw them again – laughing, playing, being their true self. You told yourself the anxiety[…]
Read moreIf You’re Waiting to Feel Ready, You’ll Never Start
Most people will never build the children’s business they dream of. Not because they lack the talent, the passion, or the financial means… but because they convince themselves they’re “just not ready yet.” I’ve spoken to people who have been on our database for years – in some[…]
Read moreYou Left the Classroom – But Not the Calling
You became a teacher to change lives – not to drown in paperwork. And if you’ve now left the classroom, chances are it wasn’t because you stopped caring. It was because the job stopped letting you care in the way that truly mattered. You Left the Classroom –[…]
Read moreThe School Sees an Angel, You See a Storm – Here’s Why
You’ve had the glowing school report. “A joy to teach,” they say. “Kind, attentive, always helpful.” And you might even believe it – until 3:45pm hits. Because the moment that school gate swings open, a different child emerges. One who snaps, stomps, slams, melts down, or seems permanently[…]
Read moreWhy Your Postcode Doesn’t Predict Your Success – This Practitioner Proved It
You’ll want to know this before you tell yourself it’s not possible. You’ll want to hear this story before you write off your dreams of helping children and making a living doing it. Because too many people believe that postcode equals profit. That where you live dictates how[…]
Read moreWhen Anxiety Is in Control – Not You, Not Your Child
If you want real change in how your child copes with anxiety, there’s one truth you need to face first – waiting it out might make things worse. For some children, anxiety does go away naturally. The research backs that up. Given time, safety and routine, a child’s[…]
Read moreAre You Accidentally Rewarding the Wrong Behaviour?
If you feel it’s time to stop spinning your wheels and start seeing progress with your child’s behaviour, then we need to talk. Because I know what it feels like to sit across from a frustrated parent, hearing them say, “I’ve tried everything.” But when I dig a[…]
Read moreWhen Your Child Stops Talking to You – What Next?
Sometimes the quiet is louder than the shouting. You’re not sure when it happened, but one day the spark that used to light up your conversations with your child… fizzled. Now there’s eye-rolling, silence, or worse, an impenetrable wall between you. You wonder what you did wrong, or[…]
Read moreThree Choices When They Talk About You Behind Your Back
What do you do when someone talks about you behind your back? When you hear the whisper, see the glance, or feel the sting of being quietly excluded? It’s a question I ask a lot in my work with children. Especially the ones who are feeling small, targeted,[…]
Read moreWhen Going Outside Became a Punishment
Parents, I need to ask you something important. When you were a child, what did freedom look like? Chances are, it was playing out with your friends until the streetlights came on. Scraping your knees on tarmac, drinking from the hose, and ignoring hunger and thirst because going[…]
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