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Have you a child preparing for the Junior Cert or Leaving Cert? 0

April 30th, 2011 by Sheila Have you a child preparing for the Junior Cert or Leaving Cert?

Facing your first (or second) big exam is a major challenge for son or daughter and there are things you can do to help and support more →

When what you are doing is not working; try something different 0

April 28th, 2011 by Sheila When what you are doing is not working; try something different

Time and patience is so important when faced with a challenging child more →

Let your toddler explore – that is how they learn 0

April 27th, 2011 by Sheila Let your toddler explore – that is how they learn

Young children need to move around and explore to learn, interesting article about the importance of letting them! http://alturl.com/yz3np

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Do a Dance class with a friend and reduce stress! 0

April 26th, 2011 by Sheila Do a Dance class  with a friend and reduce stress!

Many parents lose their temper and are cranky and irritable and impatient from a place where life become a series of Should/Must and Have To’s. more →

Terrible Two’s and Terrible Tantrums! 0

April 23rd, 2011 by Sheila Terrible Two’s and Terrible Tantrums!

Q:I have a two and a half year old and I am finding it really difficult dealing with her tantrums, any advice? more →

Stressed? Children before Housework this Easter break! 0

April 23rd, 2011 by Sheila Stressed? Children before Housework this Easter break!

Remember, you do not have to do everything!

There are things you do need to DO, other things you can DELAY, some you may be able to DELEGATE and other things you can simply DUMP!

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Give your child a gift of a great book 0

April 23rd, 2011 by Sheila Give your child a gift of a great book

The Guardian newspaper is a great resource for childrens book recommendations, so why not give your child the gift of a book they can get lost into this Easter? Here is the link:http://www.guardian.co.uk/childrens-books-site more →

A background to your Child’s Challenging Behaviour 0

April 21st, 2011 by Sheila A background to your Child’s Challenging Behaviour

Some clients attending me on a One to One were in touch regarding  to do with an issue they were concerned with with their child, we talked and I had given them Dr T Humphreys book Self Esteem, the key to your child’s future; essential reading for any parent. A few pointers from the book that may be of help to parents are summarised: more →

Hows to survive the Easter Holidays 0

April 20th, 2011 by Sheila Hows to survive the Easter Holidays

1. Don’t get involved in every little thing, stay separate so they learn to resolve their own conflict

2. Remember, how you are determines how things go, so if you are calm, things will be calmer more →

Feedback from Working Parents Groups 0

April 13th, 2011 by Sheila Feedback from Working Parents Groups

Having recently done a series of lunchtime seminars with Working Parents Groups, it is interesting to note the feedback of what creates a better Work/Life balance. How I treat myself; will heavily influence how I treat my child; so resolve to develop a kinder way of relating to yourself; and you will be kinder to others. more →