Let’s look at building Self Esteem in your children. The more you raise your self esteem; the more you will raise your child’s. A good sense of ourselves is the key to your child’s future.
Why is Self Esteem important? It affects: more →
Let’s look at building Self Esteem in your children. The more you raise your self esteem; the more you will raise your child’s. A good sense of ourselves is the key to your child’s future.
Why is Self Esteem important? It affects: more →
A child who is troubled or troubling is not trying to make life difficult for you, rather they are trying to draw attention to how difficult life is for them. They are children and dependent on you their parents and their challenging behaviour may attempt to alert you to what is going on for them and to help them resolve it. more →
1. Look after yourself first
“It’s like in an aircraft,” Shiela explains. “You put your own mask on first.” It stands to reason if you’re not looking after yourself ; you can’t look after others. Incorporate this into your daily routine. “Go for a walk by yourself or with a friend to de stress. This way you get exercise, time to chat and time to think,” she advises. more →
Am I alone in breathing a small sigh of relief as children return to school and college this morning? During school holidays housework and cooking multiples and extra help is required. My children sleep late, eat and snack throughout the day and don’t appear to see the messy house, the damp towels in the bathroom, the utility piled with laundry and unhoovered carpets! more →
Adult children living at home
Recent media coverage has highlighted the number of young people still living at home. There are many reasons for this; the recession has affected many young people who have lost jobs and have had to return home. more →
When you lose someone you love, it is vital to take special care of yourself. To lose someone you love is tragic, both for you and your child. I lost a parent at the age of six and looking back, it could have been handled better that it was, so I can speak from my own experience also. more →
My childcare arrangement ended when my third child was a year old and I stopped working for a time. The next twelve months were difficult as I adjusted to my new role. Gone were the suits and office camaraderie, and going out to lunch became a distant memory. more →
Recent news events have focused on young girls being out late with older teenage males and the tragic consequences that can occur. Physically, girls are maturing earlier and often look much older than their actual age. more →
The Junior Certificate results are due out shortly and the newspapers will highlight again the problem of underage drinking. Irish teenagers are one of the highest binge drinkers in Europe. more →
Going back to school can create a lot of stress in the family home that can be avoided with establishing a good routine for the mornings and after school. Here are some tips to help reduce stress on school mornings and create a calmer home. more →