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.

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.

At some point, most parents wonder, “Why is my child so negative all the time?” Whether it’s endless whining, constant “I can’t,” or gloomy complaints about everything from breakfast to bedtime, negativity in kids can feel draining. The good news? It’s not your fault - and it’s not forever.

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.

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?

Many of us were not taught anything about our emotions as children. No one taught us how to be aware of our feelings or how to manage our...

As parents, we often face moments when it feels like our children have selective listening. Whether amid the chaos of getting ready for...

Sibling conflict is a tale as old as time - William and Harry, Liam and Noel, Kim and Kourtney. But squabbling children does not automatically mean they’re going to be enemies for life!

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was some sort of manual that said “these are the rules children need and this is how to make them follow them"?

Emotional intelligence is an essential skill for navigating the world around us and it begins to develop throughout our early childhood.

Without meaning to, adults do things that confuse children and create the exact behaviour issues they're often keen to avoid.

Discover 9 practical ways to boost your child's confidence, from praising effort and encouraging problem-solving to letting them overhear positive self-talk. Help your child feel capable, brave and proud every day.

We've all been there. You've asked them six times to put their shoes on and still they're dancing round the hallway without a care in the...