The morning routine comes up constantly in my practice. Recently I was asked a question ~ what do you do to get your kids to listen to you in the morning? I sat with the question, and realized I don’t always use the same strategy. Sometimes I focus on connection, sometimes on play, and sometimes […]
Author: Jade
Why play?
Over the past couple of years, I have been (re)learning how to play, not just for my children, but for myself. I tend to be quite an outcome focused person and I like to do things well. When I set out to do something creative, there is often tension in my body because I am […]
Talking about emotions
A very common question that comes up in my practice is… How do I talk to my child about emotions? In my observation and experience, the quickest way to shut down a discussion about emotions is to ask too many questions. I have often been guilty of this myself, both in my clinic room and […]
Anchoring our child
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the many conversations I’ve had with parents about children who experience the “after school release” – where children literally fall apart when they get home because they feel safe. School isn’t an easy place to be for a lot of kids. They often work hard to keep their emotions in […]
How can I get my child to move faster?
Is your child taking all morning to finish a piece of toast? Are they staring into space when you’ve just asked them to put their shoes on? You’re not alone if you’re experiencing moments like these, perhaps every day. In my observation, children move at a slower pace than we adults in our modern society […]