Why you are triggered by your child’s behaviour
Need to know: Uncovering your triggers There are certain behaviours, words, sounds, or situations that can trigger a negative feeling or a trauma from the […]
How to increase the natural production of serotonin
Need to know: Produce serotonin naturally Serotonin is essential for mood, digestion, sleep, brain function, and circadian rhythm. While it’s crucial for brain function, up […]
How to increase the natural production of dopamine
Need to know: Produce dopamine naturally Scientists have discovered that shortages in specific neurotransmitters can be a key contributor to many common disorders, including anxiety, […]
Using co-regulation to teach your child to self-regulate
Need to know: Co-regulation is the foundation of self-regulation Self-regulation is the ability to monitor our emotions, behaviours, attention, and energy to meet social expectations […]
7 day connection challenge
Need to know: Prioritise your relationship with your child You’ve probably heard of oxytocin in relation to bonding with your baby – this happy hormone […]
Is your child twice exceptional or 2e?
Need to know: Twice exceptionality describes gifted children who have one or more learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, etc You might be surprised […]
My child is still wetting the bed at night – when should I worry?
Need to know: Staying dry at night relies on a physiological change Bedwetting is common and involuntary. Night-time dryness is not a behavioural milestone, it is […]
Are you considering homeschooling?
Need to know: The pros and cons of homeschooling There are some children who will be unable to enter or stay in mainstream schools because […]
How to deal with school refusal
School refusal can be due to a combination of factors all of which culminate in overwhelming anxiety for your child.
Fight-Flight-Freeze – is your child always on high alert?
Need to know: Understanding fight-flight-freeze in children The fight-flight-freeze response is a survival mechanism that served humans well in the hunter-and-gatherer times. Our “reptilian” brain […]