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how to understand why your patience feels so thin If you were sitting here with me and you said, “I feel like my patience has gone. I keep snapping and I hate myself for it,” the first thing I want you to hear is this… There is nothing wrong with you. I’ll say it again… there is nothing wrong with you. I know it feels like you’re failing. Like you should be calmer. Like you should be handling things better. But the truth is… this happens to so many mums. And here’s the thing…

Many parents have the fear that their kids might not grow up happy and confident. “I am worried my kids will not be happy.” “I am worried they will lack confidence.” “I am worried I am messing this up.” “I am worried my kids will be stressed and anxious.” This concern is not dramatic. It is not negative thinking. It is real. It is valid. When you care deeply about your child’s future, your mind naturally scans for risk. It imagines outcomes. It tries to prevent pain before it

How to understand why you are so tired even when you are getting some sleep If you are a mum who feels permanently drained, foggy, snappy, or emotionally flat, it is probably not because you are failing, lazy, or bad at coping. It is because your brain is carrying far too many open loops. An open loop is anything unfinished, undecided, unresolved, or waiting. The message you still need to reply to. The behaviour you are worried about but have not addressed. The conversation y

How to reset. A busy season starts to recede. How do you get back on top?

How to understand negativity without trying to fix it I recently listened to Arthur C. Brooks talk about happiness, and something really struck me that I had not fully absorbed before. Negativity is not a problem to solve. It is not a failure of mindset, motivation, or discipline. It is part of being human. ( We are hardwired to be alert for ‘negative’ for our survival) Negativity also refers to uncomfortable internal states like sadness, irritability, frustration, anxiety, g

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Understanding Aggression in Kids: A Guide for Parents Aggression in children is one of the most stressful experiences for a parent. Yelling, hitting, door slamming… it can feel like your whole day, or even your patience, is being thrown into chaos. If you’re trying to handle this behaviour, it’s natural to feel frustrated, drained, or unsure of what to do next. In Whole Needs Parenting©, we also consider you - the parent. Your feelings matter, your energy matters, and your

How to Help Your Child Play Independently (Without Guilt or Pressure) If you’re a mum, chances are you’ve felt it. That tug between...

How to Stay Calm During Your Child’s Challenging Behaviour You know those moments when your child completely loses it… yelling,...

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Why It’s Hard and How to Help I remember a mum once telling me that she couldn’t even load the dishwasher without her toddler tugging at...