Is it normal to not enjoy being a parent?

This is a taboo subject, that most parents struggle to admit and talk about. So I have to ask you a very direct question : have you ever found yourself thinking “I’m not enjoying being a parent”?

Anger Management, Calmer Parenting, Challenging ChildrenElaine Halligan12 January 2024Anger Management, Controlling Anger, positive parenting, calmer parentingComment

Is an ADHD diagnosis helpful or a hinderance?

I hear from many parents who say they don’t want label their child, and so they delay getting an assessment and diagnosis, but the ramifications of this can be huge, as it almost always impacts the child further in their life.

My belief is early intervention is always best.

Challenging Children, Special Educational NeedsElaine Halligan7 March 2023ADHD, dyslexia, NEURODIVERSE Comments

Could your child be atypical or neurodiverse?

The issue is that additional learning needs can present themselves in so many different ways, that parents have to be behaviour detectives

Challenging Children, Education, Temperament, Special Educational NeedsElaine Halligan20 March 2022ADHD, dyslexia, PDA, Neurodiverese, atypical, pyschiatry, diagnosis, parenting challenging childrenComment

Difficult or Different?

The notion that our children may be shunned by society for being different, breaks our hearts, and being judged by others can be one of a parents’ biggest fears.

Challenging ChildrenElaine Halligan20 February 2021temperament of children, difficult child, different child, parenting strategies, parenting issuesComment

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