This is the last in a 4 part series of blogs that has looked at listening and how to manage your child’s negative behaviour when they don’t listen. If you missed them, you can read part 1 here and part 2 here. In part 3 we looked at the first […]
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In part 1 and part 2 of our 4 part series, we talked about listening and what is happening when our children don’t always listen to us. We discussed that when ‘acting up’ children are often only looking for a way of communicating with you because they feel distant. […]
In our previous blog we discussed the different types of listening and how these can impact on the relationship we have with our children. We also looked at the reasons behind why our children don’t always listen to us, and discovered that this can often be because they are […]
We like to think that we are good listeners when it comes to our children, but, are we really listening to what they tell us? Listening is more than just hearing the words our children say. In the first of this four part blog series we are going to […]
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The Brain Part 2: Fight, Flight or Freeze In the first part of this two part blog series we looked at the different parts of our brain and the different functions that they hold. Can you remember the three parts of your brain? Let’s recap: The Reptilian Brain: Our primal brain […]
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 […]
Happy Holidays and Season’s Greetings from Usha and the Healing Feeling team! Wow! Where did that year go? Have you found that too? For me, this year has been busy and productive but has gone very fast. This year, I have decided to donate money to Haven House charity instead […]
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 […]
“Your Happy Child” – What I Do 1) Are you looking for ways to cope with your children without resorting to the infamous naughty step or controlled anger? “Your Happy Child” offers a gentle approach to parenting that will help you to enjoy your family, to understand the limitations and how […]
5 Steps To Creating The Right Environment Within Your Family School’s out for summer! Are you ready for six weeks of having the kids at home with you? I used to love the summer holidays when I had all day to play with my daughter and do activities together. Don’t […]
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 […]
In the same way that you would get a mechanic to fix your car’s engine, you can get an expert to coach you with your parenting towards a happy family. It is a skill that can be learned and we often call on a trusted expert to help us […]
At Christmas, your children might be putting “present pressure” on you – i.e. asking for specific gifts that you may not be able to afford, that you find inappropriate or are not willing to buy for any other reason. “Pester power” i.e. your child pestering you for weeks about what […]
As a parent, of course you want to make Christmas magical for your children. Problems arise only when you give into your children’s demands that are beyond your means. Just look at the children’s reactions in this video from Jimmy Kimmel where parents tell their children they ate all their Halloween […]
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 […]
Why is it that some people live positive and resourceful lives during adversity and some people remain negative? 66% Of Children Are Facing Emotional Issues (According To My Recent Survey) When I recently surveyed parents to ask what challenges their children under 18 were facing at the moment, two […]
As I opened Facebook on Monday morning, I saw lots of photos of children looking smartly dressed in their new uniform for their first day back at school. Children worry about their first day of school, but guess what, parents have separation anxiety too. I am in touch with a […]
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 […]
“Every small step in the right direction becomes the start of something amazing”. Many people are drifting through life thinking ‘this is my lot’ and settle for second best and not loving their life. The result however is that these people are not using their abilities to effectively create the […]
How did you spend Valentines day? Buy a gift for your loved one? Go out for a meal? Short weekend break? How many people actually show that same consideration to themselves regularly? How often do you buy yourself a gift…or feed yourself nourishing food…or take a break from work? Some […]
Last weekend, I attended Gerry Robert’s ‘Publish a Book and Grow Rich’ (PABGR) boot camp at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel in Victoria. As you may know, I was so inspired when I went to his 3 day boot camp in October 2015 that I have not stopped telling everyone about […]
My last blog was about overcoming negative thought patterns. This time I will focus on ways that you can begin to cultivate habits for happiness. One thing is to think more positively because January is like an in-between month when Christmas is over, money might be tight and people can […]
The entire month of January is Mental Wellness month. What does it mean to be mentally well or mentally healthy, exactly? Being mentally healthy does not necessarily just mean that it is the absence of a mental health problem. Some people call that ‘well-being’ or being ‘emotionally well’ but it’s […]
Happiness IS a choice and you can cultivate habits daily to help you become happy. It is my passion to help parents and their children to be able to develop these habits and for this reason I am delivering another Happiness Workshop lasting for five weeks. Nearly every parent I […]