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Your child isn’t handling other kids behaviour
What to do when your child isn’t handling other seemingly misbehaving in tje presence of other kids
Life Mentoring
3 min read
What really makes people difficult
Someone peope have difficult behaviour. Adults and kids alike . What do we do when this happens
Life Mentoring
3 min read
Lacking patience
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…
Life Mentoring
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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?
Life Mentoring
2 min read
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
Life Mentoring
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Independent Play
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...
Life Mentoring
2 min read
One Child Getting More Attention?
Worried one child seems to get more attention? Discover why kids equate attention with love and what every child truly needs to feel seen.
Life Mentoring
2 min read
Kids not doing what they are told?
What to do when your child doesn’t do what they are told
Life Mentoring
3 min read
Mum - have a break! How?
How Do Mums Get a Break? When I was snowed under, being a busy mum, I needed a break. Desperately I thought a break meant getting away...
Life Mentoring
3 min read
Kids and tidying up
How to get your child today up with ”whole needs” parenting
Life Mentoring
3 min read


How to parent a clingy child
Parenting tips for overwhelmed parents Clinginess really tests us. Even the most patient parent. It’s not easy when you can’t take a step without a small hand reaching for you or when your attempts to get something done are interrupted by cries of “Don’t leave me!” I remember not being able to go to the toilet. I know you can relate ! The constant demand for closeness can leave you feeling physically drained and emotionally stretched. You start to feel trapped, longing for ju
Life Mentoring
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