" What your boy needs is a darned good smack."

As parents we have all experienced Low Parenting Moments, ( LPM’s) - this was my worst one.

Positive DisciplineElaine Halligan6 June 2021discipline, dyslexia, neurodivers, smacking, my child's different, differently wired, PDA, ADHD Comments

Help your child beat exam stress

It feels as if we are all treading on eggshells this past month as my teen prepares for her GSCE assessments/ tests…..help! I need quick tips to keep her calm.

EducationElaine Halligan18 May 2021assessments, test anxiety, exam stress, mental health, effects of exam stressComment

Does your parenting style continue a cycle of pain?

The reality is parenting is not instinctive for many, but a deeply conditioned state depending on our own experiences and upbringing.

Parenting StyleElaine Halligan17 May 2021parenting style, parent coaching, parenting skills, parenting knowledge, crisis of parentingComment

The Importance of the Easter Egg Hunt and coping with sugar overload

Sugar is referred to as the new tobacco, so here are some ideas for how can you cope with the chocolate overload this Easter

Holiday CelebrationsElaine Halligan28 March 2021Easter egg hunt, Easter Sugar Rush, Too much sugar, Fun Easter Egg, Easter activitiesComment

Does your childcare work for your family?

How many times have your felt you’ve found the perfect childcare solution for your family, only to find their approach to discipline is very different from yours?

Calmer ParentingElaine Halligan22 March 2021work life balance, Parent's choices, Child's development, good relationship, Child, Child's SupportComment

Will you PLEASE stop fighting NOW!

Does it really press your buttons when your siblings squabble?

SiblingsElaine Halligan7 March 2021sibling fights, sibling rivalry, sibling relationships, sibling conflicts, sibling argumentsComment

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