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The Rhythm of Growing Up: Life Lessons from Dance
In the lead up to my first National dance competition I’ve been thinking a lot about dance, a lifetime of dancing and what that’s taught me.
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Oct 185 min read
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Making Space for the Full Story: Words Matter When Kids Are Struggling
As parents, it’s so easy to get caught in a particular way of seeing our kids—especially when things are tough. But our children are more than just their worries, their outbursts, or their struggles.
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Sep 216 min read
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Why You Matter: How Parents Help Therapy Work for Their Child
Let’s look at why your involvement as a parent, foster carer, or kinship carer matters, and how, together, we can create the conditions for your child to thrive.
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May 3111 min read
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Maintaining Parent Hope and Agency in Troubling Times
How will you move forward with the information Adolescence has triggered instead of getting stuck?
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Mar 245 min read
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Your Teen Still Needs You: A Story of Independence AND Connection
Our teens might look like mini adults, but they aren’t adults, and they still need adults.Â
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Jan 2210 min read
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The 1° Shift: Tiny Tweaks That Lead to Life-Changing Results
Big results often come from small, consistent changes.
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Dec 31, 20245 min read
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"Why Parenting Feels Tougher Than Ever & How to Ease the Journey"
Parenting was designed to be "power assisted" to grow kids into the best version of themself. And that power comes through relationship.
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Nov 30, 20245 min read
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Untangling Our Stories: How Deconstruction Can Help Us Break Free from Challenges
Explore a powerful tool that helps unpack and examine the beliefs, ideas, and stories shaping our lives and responses to challenges.
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Nov 11, 20243 min read
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Co-Regulation in the Classroom and Playground: A Guide for Teachers
As educators, you play a critical role in shaping how children navigate their world, particularly when they’ve experienced adversity.
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Oct 10, 20248 min read
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Enjoy Your Kids…They Need it & So do You!
Did you know that a critical part of parenting and family life is having fun and enjoying your kids? … especially in challenging times.
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Sep 25, 20246 min read
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Language Gems: Make Language Your Superpower with Kids and Teens
Language is powerful. In this blog I am sharing with you some of my favourite ways of speaking with kids and teens and why they work.
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Aug 22, 202410 min read
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Understanding Polyvagal Theory: An Educators Guide to Support Academic Resilience
Understanding the brain & central nervous system's role in behaviour, relationships, emotions & learning is crucial for resilient schools.
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Jul 25, 202410 min read
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Helping Families Thrive Strength Cards: Ideas for Families
Families have an amazing capacity to face life’s predictable changes and unpredictable challenges, and considering family strengths matter.
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Jun 20, 20245 min read
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Parenting: The Control Myth & What To Do About It
Let’s talk control (or lack thereof) of our kids, anxiety, shame, responsibility, and parenting; and unsubscribe from the myth of control.
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May 18, 20244 min read
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Understanding Complex Trauma: A Guide for Supporting Student Wellbeing and Learning
Understand the effects of complex trauma and learn practical strategies to effectively support student wellbeing and learning.Â
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May 13, 202414 min read
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The Heart of Parenting: Building Relationships to Grow Great Humans
Find out about key to a great relationship with your kids and to riding the rollercoaster of parenting.
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Mar 16, 20249 min read
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Embracing Imperfection: Integrity, Authenticity & Values-Based Living
In a world that often demands perfection and superhuman standards, it's essential to redefine integrity as attainable, authentic and human.
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Oct 31, 20233 min read
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Fostering Self-Worth in Kids: Virginia Satir's Wisdom
Explore Family Therapist Virginia Satir's approach to self-worth, and my top tips to help your kids and teens wellbeing & relationships.
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Oct 11, 202312 min read
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Understanding the Incredible Teenage Brain: Part 3
Explore brain-based tips for connecting with your teen and supporting their powerful feelings and mighty motivations.
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Oct 4, 202310 min read
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Understanding the Incredible Teenage Brain: Part 2
Find out about the teenage brain's superpower "plasticity" and reappraise the teen years as full of possibility.
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Sep 19, 20236 min read
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