Helping Children Cope with Angry Feelings

Feeling angry is a completely normal and healthy response to countless situations. It might be a reaction to being verbally or physically hurt, a response to a decision that feels unfair or a natural reaction to distressing situations in the wider world. As we get older, we learn to manage our angry reactions so that they don’t negatively impact our own lives or the lives of others. But children are not yet equipped to regulate this intense emotion and they need our help…. Read more.

The Complexities of Eating Disorders

The National Eating Disorder Charity, Beat, estimates that around 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder. Read on for a better understanding of eating disorders and how to help as a parent…. Read more.

Baby Weaning: Top Tips

Weaning a baby is a significant milestone that requires careful consideration and planning. It marks the transition from exclusive breastfeeding or formula feeding to introducing solid foods. Many parents may feel uncertain about when to start and what foods to introduce first. In this article, guest blog writer Faith McNamara explores some common questions about baby weaning with expert Maternity Nurses…. Read more.

Emotional Regulation: Small Children, Big Feelings

Small people have big feelings.   It’s normal for children to be overwhelmed by emotions regularly and they rely on us to soothe and bring them back to a state of calm.  Think of babies and how often they need holding and comforting, toddlers who can dissolve into tears over the wrong colour pants and adolescents who explode when we say the ‘wrong’ thing.  Emotional regulation is something we develop as part of growing up, however for some these feelings can feel excessively big and not always easy to manage…. Read more.

Parent Mental Health

Quite simply parenting isn’t an easy job. For those who struggle with their mental health, parenting can provide another level of turmoil and apprehension. There are many parents who are battling silently and alone with their mental health. It can be hard to find a voice. It’s a subject that should matter to us all, especially as without support, parental struggles inevitably have a detrimental impact on our children. However, even living in an era where mental health and wellbeing are high priority, speaking out when experiencing such lows isn’t easy…. Read more.

New Year Resolutions for Parents

January is a great time to re-evaluate and take stock of what’s important in our lives. Many of us start the year with great intentions but inevitably revert to past behaviours. It’s human nature. However, some goals we set ourselves are just too big for us to maintain. 

We suggest focusing on those smaller more manageable ways to create change. We’ve put together some easy-to-implement resolutions for parents to incorporate into their everyday lives. Why not see if just one of these resonates with your hopes for the year and try and focus on that one?… Read more.