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Wanting to be happy and confident
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
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Pressure as a parent - to return to ‘normal’
How to reset. A busy season starts to recede. How do you get back on top?
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Removing negativity
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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Aggression in kids
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
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Staying calm - yeah right!
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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Triggered? Stressed?
Why do Mums Get Triggered? Why are Mums Stressed ? The Real Reason Behind it and 5 Steps to address it: Sarah stood in the kitchen,...
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Are you wishing you can have more control?
Why do we, as humans, have a need to be in control? Generally we need to have things as we 'expect' in order to feel a perceived sense of...
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Highly intelligent- a sought after commodity - what could possibly go wrong ?
Imagine being highly intelligent. An obvious advantage in life Well yes, but… The alpha male is highly intelligent, he prides himself on...
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When strengths become weaknesses.
Mical comes across as very self-confident and opinionated. These strengths have helped him go far in the business world, as it has for...
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Emotions are logical!
Give me a minute to explain if you will. When I was 11 - I felt self conscious. My school bus stop was at the end of the village - last...
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Are you stuck in life?............ Yes?
Have you considered that you are still acting as the 'victim'? The chances are that your answer to this question should also be yes. If...
Life Mentoring
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Waiting, waiting....why?
Why are we waiting? What do we gain? When we understand why waiting leads to a happier life what do about it?
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