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After School Restraint Collapse: Why School Pick-Up Can Feel So Hard
You know that feeling - you’ve missed your child all day, you’re excited to see them at pick-up and then… meltdown. They’re crying about the wrong snack, refusing to get in the car or snapping at their sibling. You’re left wondering: What happened? Welcome to after school restraint collapse - a very normal, but often misunderstood, part of childhood.
Emma Christmas
Oct 102 min read
Understanding Your Child’s Concentration: Normal Attention Spans and How to Help Kids Focus
If you’ve ever thought, 'Why do they lose interest so quickly?' or 'Is it normal for them to have such a short attention span!?'- you’re not alone! Many parents worry about their child’s ability to focus, but here’s the truth: young children can’t concentrate like adults - and that’s completely normal.
Emma Christmas
Oct 82 min read
Does Your Child Chew on Their Clothing? This Could Be Why...
If your child chews on their clothes, sleeves or even their hair, you’re not alone. Chewing is a common behaviour in children and is often linked to stress, anxiety or sensory needs. While it can be frustrating when clothes get damaged, chewing is usually your child’s way of calming their nervous system. In this blog, we’ll explore why children chew, what to watch out for and how to support them.
Emma Christmas
Oct 52 min read
5 Tips to Encourage Children to Tidy Up Without Tears
Tired of the endless mess at home? Teaching children to tidy up doesn’t have to be a daily battle. With a few simple strategies, you can encourage your kids to clean up their toys, take responsibility and even enjoy the process. Here are 5 practical tips to make tidy-up time calmer, easier and more fun - for both you and your children.
Emma Christmas
Oct 43 min read
What to Do If Your Child Is Hitting and Kicking
If your child is hitting and kicking, it can feel worrying and even overwhelming. But this behaviour is often a sign of big feelings rather than 'bad' behaviour. By staying calm, pausing before you react and guiding your child towards safe ways to express themselves, you can teach important coping skills and reduce aggression over time.
Emma Christmas
Oct 22 min read
What to Do if Your Child Is Telling Lies
If your child has started telling lies, you’re not alone - and it doesn’t mean something is wrong. Lying is often a normal part of development and even shows that your child is learning problem-solving and perspective-taking skills. The key is not to panic but to respond with empathy. By creating a safe, supportive environment, you can encourage honesty, build trust and teach your child that mistakes are part of learning.
Emma Christmas
Oct 22 min read
How To Be a Calmer Parent
Do you struggle to stay patient with your children and wish you could be a calmer parent? You’re not alone. Discover why we react the way we do, how stress and subconscious triggers affect parenting and practical strategies to help you stay calm, confident and connected with your child.
Emma Christmas
Sep 293 min read
Why Doesn’t My Child Listen When I Say No?
If it feels like your child doesn’t listen when you say no, you’re not alone. Simply saying “no” often isn’t enough - children need clarity, consistency and guidance on what they can do. In this post, you’ll learn why “no” doesn’t always work, and practical ways to set boundaries that your child will actually hear.
Emma Christmas
Sep 264 min read
The Route to Regulation: Helping Children Build Emotional Intelligence
When we talk about raising emotionally healthy children, one of the key skills we’re really talking about is self-regulation - a child’s ability to notice, manage and respond to their feelings in healthy ways. But self-regulation doesn’t just appear overnight. So how do we actually teach these skills?
Emma Christmas
Sep 233 min read
5 Proven Techniques to Get Your Child to Listen Effectively
As parents, we often face moments when it feels like our children have selective listening. Whether amid the chaos of getting ready for...
Emma Christmas
Sep 83 min read
Effective Strategies for a Fun and Engaging Summer Holiday
As summer approaches, parents face the annual challenge of the summer holidays. With children out of school, the shift to a more relaxed schedule can feel both refreshing and daunting. While the added family time is often treasured, it can also lead to frequent complaints of boredom from children used to structured days.
In this post, we’ll explore effective strategies for keeping children engaged while ensuring that parents have time for themselves.
Emma Christmas
Aug 53 min read
Creative Ideas to Bring Your Family Closer Together
Family bonding is essential for creating lasting memories and building strong relationships. With our fast-paced lives, we often miss out on moments to connect with our loved ones. So if you're feeling like it's time to slow down and find creative ways to bring your family closer together, here are some engaging family activities that you can incorporate into your weekly routine.
Emma Christmas
Jun 163 min read
Modern Parenting: Why Is Raising Children Today So Challenging?
Parenting has always been challenging but if you're feeling the weight of it right now, you're definitely not alone.
Emma Christmas
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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Supporting your child’s mental health is just as important as caring for their physical wellbeing. Learn how to recognise the early signs of stress and anxiety in children and discover simple, evidence-based ways to help them build resilience. From family time and play to mindfulness and rest, these practical tips will strengthen your child’s emotional wellbeing and support lifelong mental health.
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8 Self-Care Tips for Busy Mums (That I Learned the Hard Way)
Being a calm mum isn’t always easy - especially when life feels nonstop. But learning how to be a calm parent has changed everything for me. Through years of trial and error, I’ve discovered that positive parenting starts with taking care of myself first. These simple self-care tips for mums have helped me find balance, patience and joy in the chaos - and they can help you too.
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Why Mums Snap at Their Children (and How to Feel Better After You Do)
If you’ve ever shouted at your children and instantly felt awful, you’re not alone. Every mum I know - even the ones who look calm when they’re child is screaming in a busy shop - has lost her cool at some point. Parenting is beautiful, but it’s also loud, relentless and emotionally exhausting. When we’re tired, touched-out and running on empty, patience wears thin - fast. So let’s get this straight: You’re not a bad mum if you snap. You’re a human being with limits.
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