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Ode to Me – a simple script to say to yourself when you’re feeling out of whack.
The end of year brings a mash up of chaos, festivities and fun but it’s easy to lose yourself in the chaos of getting things done. When shit hits the fan or you’re in need of some space, try a little tenderness with this tiny script of grace.
(Please excuse the cheesy rhyme!)
How to be your kid’s biggest fan – when emotions are running high.
Picture this – your kid is having a very loud and very public meltdown during their weekend sports game. All you feel like doing is sinking into the crowd and pretending they’re not yours. Whether we like it or not, our kid’s need us the most in these emotional moments. Inspired by our love for the Matildas ⚽💚⭐ Here’s 3 simple ways you can be your kid’s biggest fan.
By Lynn Jenkins & Eliza LeMessurier
Survival of the fittest – 10 essentials items you should have in your parenting kit.
Whether you’re about to have a baby, you’re a mum of three or your chickens are about to fly the coop, parenting is a story of survival in often treacherous conditions. Here’s the top 10 items a child psych would recommend for the long, hard road of parenthood. By Eliza LeMessurier and Lynn Jenkins.
My Blood is Boiling – the reality & rise of mum anger.
What is it about being a parent that suddenly means you join the angry club? You’re not alone and nor is being an exasperated parent a one off experience. Learn how to recognise, respond and reconnect with your mum anger and ride the wave of #exaspar-enting.
How to parent a wild child. (a non-traditional guide).
Having a Wild Child can be tough, exciting, unpredictable and more but what lies beneath this wild behaviour and how can you parent it better?
By Clinical Child Psychologist Lynn Jenkins
How to be an aware parent
There’s a secret to managing your kid’s tantrums and behaviours and it’s a simple practice called awareness. –
By Clinical Child Psychologist Lynn Jenkins
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