In this blog post, I explain my journey as a young mum who felt mummy guilt and I share some ways that I overcame it. Apply the strategies - they may work for you too!
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The Importance Of Play And Imagination In this blog, we will be talking about how the Imagination works and the importance of encouraging your child to use their imagination, and the benefits that this can bring to them. Using your imagination can boost your happiness in life. You can […]
The Brain Part 1: How the brain works and the functions of the brain In this blog we are going to be looking at the different functions of the brain and how they work, to help give you a better understanding of your child and their behaviours. Did you know […]
Relaxation, why is it important and why should we help our children relax? In this blog we are going to be looking at what relaxation is, why it important to relax, and at some useful exercises you can do with your child to help them learn and understand relaxation. Relaxation […]
12 Principles To Deal With Inappropriate Behaviour: Part 3 In the third and final part of our 12 tools to deal with inappropriate behaviour we will be discussing the remaining 4 techniques that you can use to help you create a more harmonious relationship with your child during these tricky […]
12 Principles To Deal With Inappropriate Behaviour: Part 2 In part 1 of this series 12 Principles To Deal With Inappropriate Behaviour: Part 1 we covered the first four tools that you can use to help you when coping with children’s inappropriate behaviour. In part 2 we are going to look at […]
12 Principles To Deal With Inappropriate Behaviour: Part 1 Being a parent can be hard at times, especially when it comes to knowing how to deal with your child’s behaviour. It may seem sometimes that you have just got to the bottom of one thing, and then something new presents […]
The Importance Of Breathing Our bodies are amazing things, we can stay alive for long periods of time without food, water and even sleep, but not without oxygen. But how much importance and thought do we give to this vital function? Do we realise just how important breathing is to […]
“Your Happy Child” Book Launch GalaLast week on 16th November, I launched my book, “Your Happy Child, 10 Proven Steps To Raising A Happy Child” at Wanstead Golf Club, East London. Nearly 100 guests attended and I am thrilled to hear so much positive feedback from them.We kicked off at 6.30pm with […]
Why I Wrote “Your Happy Child” I have been writing my book, “Your Happy Child”, and preparing for it to be published for nearly 2 years now. It contains a culmination of ten years’ worth of tried and tested practical steps with tools and strategies and detailed explanations. Mental Health […]
What Is Self Care? Self care, as the name suggests, is care provided by you, for you. It is about taking the time to understand your own needs and taking the right steps to meet those needs, without the need to feel guilty or that you are not worth […]
The world is going through a huge transition. In the US, letting go of Obama and taking on Trump! In the UK, letting go of being in the EU and standing alone. In our own lives, letting go of our comfort zone and taking on new ideas and challenges. We all […]
We are coming towards the end of the year – the air is getting crisper and we can get our snuggly jumpers out again. October is a great month, full of celebrations for Diwali, Halloween and…Half Term holidays! Diwali is the Hindu Festival of Lights and celebrates the overcoming of good over evil. […]
I really enjoyed my work as a Behaviour Consultant for London Borough of Redbridge some years ago. For part of our own professional development and the annual appraisal we could choose a topic to research that interested us and benefitted the team. I chose ‘Happiness,’ considering my other projects in past years were based on […]
With the sun shining and the summer holidays starting, it is hard not to be in a good mood! What do you have planned with your kids this summer? I would love to share with you 6 fun activities to do with your kids this summer holiday: Make healthy food together – […]
The UK and Europe have been through an emotional rollercoaster over the last few weeks and months approaching the EU referendum, dubbed #Brexit. Now, in the aftermath of the decision to leave Europe, the people of the UK are concerned about the future and what might happen next. The Government […]
Writing a book and growing a business is an all round experience. Not only do you have to think about the work itself, but also about promoting it. Part of that promotion is speaking about my work to spread the word and reach as many people as I can. […]
Fear and anxiety go hand in hand in making a child’s life a little more complicated. Whatever events have tragically happened, a child can experience severe stress that will increase their fear and anxiety, even at a very young age. In order to have a childhood that is free from […]
Recently, I experienced the bereavement of a close family member. It was heart-breaking because this was a man who was a kind-hearted family man. His belief was probably that I will work hard and my family will benefit. He was always the life of the party. He enjoyed seeing others […]
Advantages of Grieving The first thing I believe that we are trying to get with our grief is the person who died. When we grieve, it is our best attempt to keep that person alive, at least in our perceived world. We know they no longer exist in the physical […]
In March 2016, I ran a well attended workshop called “Keys To Changing Your Mindset” in association with Sophia Hubs and Enterprise Desk. The focus of the course was to help business people adjust their mindset for success and many people who attended expressed how important this is and how […]
Have you ever lost someone close to you, to death? We all will at some point in our lives. On 1st March, my brother-in-law lost his battle to pancreatic cancer. It was a very emotional time for everyone close to him and brought grief on the family. Since his […]
Today’s entrepreneur needs to look after themselves and that is the missing ingredient when they plan their schedules. Well-being is commonly used in philosophy to describe what is ultimately good for a person. Well-being is both subjective and personal. For me, well-being is about ensuring that we have a balance […]