Is my child ‘okay’ or ‘not okay’? There’s many times throughout a day where we look at our child and see immediately that they’re not okay. Maybe they fell off a swing, kicked their toe or didn’t get something they wanted. Their action and their face, clearly tell us they’re not okay. But how…
Parental conflict and using children as pawns! Parental conflict and ensuring your children know it’s okay to love you both, are the two most important things to remember! It doesn’t matter whether you’re newly separated or it’s been years since you split. The two MOST IMPORTANT things that predict negative or positive outcomes for…
What is the key to managing conflict? Let me tell you a story, an old story, recounted in a book that has been printed in every language on the planet and has sold continuously for 81 years. The thesis running through this enduring manuscript is one that influenced me in my adolescence and dictates much…
How do I talk to my children’s other parent about things that annoy me? It can be tricky to talk to your children’s other parent, about things that bother you (about their parenting). Lots of families have this question and it’s something we discuss a lot in the Superstar Co-Parenting Program, my 1-1 coaching…
My eldest child and I have a tumultuous relationship. We clash. Constantly. He doesn’t listen, can’t follow multiple instructions, loves mess and organisation is his least best skill. He’s a procrastinator, a ‘do as little as possible’ kinda kid, and he feels deeply. He’s me. He looks like me, thinks like his father, loves like…