https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog daily 0.75 2026-03-25 https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/what-is-a-deep-feeler-understanding-your-highly-emotional-child monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1774439782186-QUMBSJH9U3A3AE90AZDG/unsplash-image-GEJxI_QRPwM.jpg Blog - What Is a Deep Feeler? Understanding Your Highly Emotional Child - Signs Your Child Might Be a Deep Feeler Every child is unique, but deeply feeling children often share some of these characteristics: Strong emotional reactions to everyday situations Sensitivity to other people’s emotions or moods Difficulty with transitions or unexpected changes Deep empathy and compassion for others Strong attachment to routines or familiar environments Tendency to overthink or ruminate on experiences Physical reactions to emotional stress (stomachaches, headaches, or tiredness) Huge sense of Injustice and the need for things to feel fair Recognising these traits early can help you respond with understanding rather than frustration, supporting your child’s emotional wellbeing. https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/child-meltdowns-what-to-do-instead-of-punishment monthly 0.5 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/9acdd5a4-61ca-41d3-bf4e-af0a9583603b/unsplash-image-cTi0YOsNjPE.jpg Blog - If Your Child Melts Down, Shuts Down, or Pushes Back — This Is for You - The Real Reason Behind Child Meltdowns and Challenging Behaviour Does your child: Melt down when you say “no”? Struggle with transitions like turning off screens or leaving the house? Lash out, shout, or swear when overwhelmed? Shut down or withdraw emotionally? What looks like defiance or “bad behaviour” is often something very different. These behaviours are usually signs of a dysregulated nervous system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1774433952908-KGDET1C4XH00UW4K148Y/unsplash-image-YXVvbjklXpw.jpg Blog - If Your Child Melts Down, Shuts Down, or Pushes Back — This Is for You - The Influence of Traditional Parenting and Generational Patterns For generations, parenting has focused on: Obedience over understanding Behaviour control over emotional development Punishment as a way to teach So when your child struggles, your instinct might be: “I need to stop this behaviour now. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/179e7b2e-cf05-4cf8-9452-27f37a8c2040/unsplash-image-hcELcyJ2RNQ.jpg Blog - If Your Child Melts Down, Shuts Down, or Pushes Back — This Is for You - How to Respond to Tantrums and Emotional Outbursts Calmly Here’s a simple framework to follow in the moment: Pause before reacting Acknowledge the feeling Hold the boundary clearly Stay calm and present Come back to teaching later This reduces escalation and builds long-term emotional skills. https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/how-to-talk-to-children-about-scary-world-events monthly 0.5 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/b951284a-94b6-40c6-9bdf-4557ccecc49c/unsplash-image-3Ljba9UkoIE.jpg Blog - How to Talk to Children About Scary World Events (Without Increasing Anxiety) - Why Children Need Certainty, And What To Do When We Can’t Offer It Both children and adults are wired to seek predictability and familiarity. When life feels uncertain, our nervous systems move into a state of alert, which can show up as: Increased anxiety More questions Sleep difficulties Emotional outbursts or clinginess While we can’t control what’s happening in the world, we can control what happens inside our homes — and how information is shared. Children don’t need certainty about global events. They need certainty about you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1772534605883-DD9TT03KDG8NB708G314/unsplash-image-v9xYKxe5wok.jpg Blog - How to Talk to Children About Scary World Events (Without Increasing Anxiety) - Give Facts Without Fear Children deserve honesty, but they do not need adult-level detail. When explaining world events to children: Keep language simple and age-appropriate Stick to what is happening now Avoid discussing worst-case scenarios or future predictions For example: “Some countries are having a disagreement, and the leaders of those countries are trying to sort it out.” This approach helps children understand without creating new unknowns that fuel anxiety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1772534578496-98ENUA1RI7AX5FNJ3YQJ/unsplash-image-EOQhsfFBhRk.jpg Blog - How to Talk to Children About Scary World Events (Without Increasing Anxiety) - Be Mindful of News Exposure Children absorb information even when they aren’t actively listening. To reduce anxiety: Limit background news or radio Be mindful of adult conversations around children Choose intentional moments to talk, rather than constant exposure Less passive exposure often leads to fewer worries. https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/why-are-more-children-starting-school-not-potty-trained monthly 0.5 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1771448912632-7QA0X1DVJGX4XST9LHG0/unsplash-image-9w0J-XVx8vU.jpg Blog - Why Are More Children Starting School Not Potty Trained? - The Impact of Lockdown on Early Childhood Development Many of the children who have recently started school* were either born during the COVID-19 lockdowns or spent their earliest formative years within them. This period had a profound impact on families — particularly those with babies and toddlers. *most of the school readiness data used as a comparison is taken from children starting school in years 2024 and 2025 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/2c57b4b7-9c7b-48b6-8029-186c032f3bd3/unsplash-image-giijfNulwxk.jpg Blog - Why Are More Children Starting School Not Potty Trained? - The Shift Towards Child-Led Parenting Alongside the impact of lockdown, there has been a broader cultural shift towards child-led and gentle parenting approaches. At its best, this movement has helped parents become more attuned, emotionally responsive, and respectful of children’s needs. However, child-led parenting is sometimes misinterpreted. In practice, it can become: Waiting indefinitely for the child to initiate toileting Avoiding limits for fear of distress Believing that adult guidance equals pressure The reality is that many children need scaffolding — a bridge between where they are and the skill they are learning. Potty training is not just about readiness; it is also a learning process that often requires calm, confident adult leadership. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/62ca400c-9194-4a27-90d3-7131c096829c/unsplash-image-aGrH5TAeOXs.jpg Blog - Why Are More Children Starting School Not Potty Trained? - This Is Not About Blame It’s important to be clear: This increase in children starting school not potty trained is not about parents doing something wrong. It’s about: Families raising young children during an extraordinary global event Reduced access to support and early intervention Conflicting parenting advice Children with diverse needs requiring different levels of guidance With the right understanding and support, these children can absolutely learn this skill — often very quickly. https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/getting-kids-ready-for-school-calm-mornings monthly 0.5 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1770207730305-SPWYKG0KM5SKA89AIQY6/unsplash-image-RU47y9nDRcc.jpg Blog - How to Get Kids Ready for School: Calmer Mornings with Strong-Willed and Sensitive Children - Parents Live on Planet Planning, Kids Live on Planet Present One of the biggest challenges is that parents operate on “Planet Planning,” thinking several steps ahead and managing multiple tasks at once. Kids, especially younger children and deep feelers, live fully in the moment on “Planet Present.” When we expect our children to meet us on Planet Planning (getting dressed, eating breakfast, and packing their bags on time) we are asking them to do something developmentally challenging. Strong-willed or sensitive children, in particular, may resist demands or become overwhelmed. This is why shouting and frustration often happen: the gap between parent expectations and a child’s ability to respond in the moment is too wide. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/a4b2fb60-cf1a-4a01-9771-3e289c273d7b/build+the+bridge+.png Blog - How to Get Kids Ready for School: Calmer Mornings with Strong-Willed and Sensitive Children - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/whining-in-children-why-its-so-triggering-for-parents-and-how-to-respond-calmly monthly 0.5 2026-01-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1769508348688-6B2JMD95TA0MGMDR6NHW/unsplash-image-7l9jASeuWNc.jpg Blog - Whining in Children: Why It’s So Triggering for Parents and How to Respond Calmly - Why Whining Is So Triggering for Parents Whining often activates our nervous system faster than other behaviours. It sits in a grey area where a child isn’t fully dysregulated, but they’re also not calm, and that ambiguity can feel deeply uncomfortable. For many adults, whining subconsciously signals: “I’m not being listened to” “This could escalate at any moment” “I need to fix this now” On a physiological level, whining is repetitive, high-pitched, and persistent — all qualities that the nervous system is wired to notice as potential stressors. If you’re already tired, touched out, or overwhelmed, your capacity to tolerate that sound drops significantly. It can also tap into our own childhood experiences. Many parents were taught that whining was “annoying” or something to be shut down quickly. When our child whines, it can activate a shame response; a feeling that we’re failing, being judged, or losing control, even if no one else is watching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1769508133455-EUCRLI3F30UNKCERYAD7/unsplash-image-3z39Pb4ayRg.jpg Blog - Whining in Children: Why It’s So Triggering for Parents and How to Respond Calmly - How to Respond to Whining Without Shouting When children are whining, many parents find themselves asking the same question: How do I make this stop without losing my patience? The key thing to understand is that whining is rarely about the request itself. It is usually a sign that your child’s nervous system is unsettled and they are struggling with emotional regulation. In these moments, reasoning, explaining, or negotiating often makes things worse rather than better. Responding to whining without shouting starts with shifting your focus from stopping the sound to supporting regulation. Your child needs your calm nervous system to help steady theirs. When you slow your voice, soften your tone, and reduce how much you say, you are giving their brain cues of safety. This helps move them out of a stress response and back towards a state where they can cope with disappointment or waiting. It can also help to remember that connection reduces whining far more effectively than control. A short acknowledgement of how they feel, followed by clear and calm boundaries, is often enough to prevent escalation. This approach does not mean giving in. It means responding in a way that supports your child’s emotional development while protecting your own capacity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/32908c08-dc52-4de2-8580-30582195e1f6/Blush+Wave+LinkedIn+Banner.png Blog - Whining in Children: Why It’s So Triggering for Parents and How to Respond Calmly - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/child-refusing-school-or-activities monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1768302292466-J36YZ2K59P2ELX8OKIGI/unsplash-image-E5hnL4kDBOc.jpg Blog - When Your Child Refuses School or Activities: How to Support Them Without Damaging Your Relationship - A Real-Life Example: When My Child Didn’t Want to Go In Recently, my daughter resisted going into school for PE. Instead of persuading, explaining, or trying to rush her through the fear, I paused and said: “You don’t feel like going in for PE today, I hear you.” That sentence mattered more than any explanation I could have given. Here are the steps I followed… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/64ea56a5-1f83-4e1b-8fd4-b1eaaa3bd9ef/unsplash-image-lCjP5v8Z1aw.jpg Blog - When Your Child Refuses School or Activities: How to Support Them Without Damaging Your Relationship - Why This Approach Works (Especially for Deep Feelers) When children feel: Heard Understood Emotionally safe Their nervous system can settle. And when the nervous system settles, children are far more capable of: Managing transitions Facing fears Following boundaries Moving forward without force This is how we keep relationships strong while still guiding our children through hard things. https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/back-to-school-struggles monthly 0.5 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1767783248275-ZA5ZT2683ICXRU65W94U/unsplash-image-zzjLGF_6dx4.jpg Blog - The Return to School: Why So Many Children Struggle (and How the BRIDGE Framework Can Help - Why the Return to School Is So Hard for Children School requires children to: Wake earlier and transition quickly Follow adult-led schedules Sit still, listen, and regulate for long periods Manage social dynamics Separate from parents for much of the day Even when school is positive, these demands can feel intense, especially after holidays or breaks. Children often don’t say “I’m finding this transition hard”. Instead, their nervous system speaks through behaviour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/2ffcf3ac-d931-45de-b133-0291f14faebb/unsplash-image-tidyPre1Xts.jpg Blog - The Return to School: Why So Many Children Struggle (and How the BRIDGE Framework Can Help - Common Behaviours Parents Notice at Home… You might see: Difficulty separating from you at bedtime Waking in the night and calling for you or climbing into your bed Increased fussiness around food or clothing (“I don’t like how this feels”) More frequent or intense emotional meltdowns over small things Needing more help to calm, regulate, or reset Some children also become more controlling or demanding, dictating where people sit, what games are played, or when things happen. This is not manipulation. It’s a child trying to regain a sense of control when their world feels demanding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/3728a582-e7a6-4568-a99b-f3dcf3a97353/Green+Modern+Charity+Logo.png Blog - The Return to School: Why So Many Children Struggle (and How the BRIDGE Framework Can Help - Introducing the BRIDGE Framework Rather than trying to stop or correct these behaviours, we can support the nervous system underneath them. The BRIDGE Framework is a practical, relationship-based approach I use to support deeply feeling children through separation and transition, including the return to school. https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/is-child-centred-parenting-putting-pressure-on-your-relationship-bfyrw monthly 0.5 2026-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1765803301341-G79J4LFK1WJSIFSWNDR5/unsplash-image-liT5AlTmC8I.jpg Blog - When “Santa’s Watching” Becomes a Parenting Tool, and Why It Can Backfire - Why Parents Use Fear-Based Strategies at Christmas The festive period is intense for families. Children are often: Overtired Overstimulated Out of routine Experiencing big emotions When a quick sentence stops a meltdown, it’s understandable to use it. Most parents aren’t choosing fear intentionally — they’re choosing survival. However, behaviour managed through fear doesn’t equal emotional learning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/ac1c1340-b937-44cc-a0ad-c17938801b93/Parenting+at+Christmas+without+Bribes%2C+threats+or+punishments.png Blog - When “Santa’s Watching” Becomes a Parenting Tool, and Why It Can Backfire - Grab my 8 Step Parenting Guide to Successfully Navigate the festive period below! Build Emotional Resilience and Connection Not Fear! https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/is-child-centred-parenting-putting-pressure-on-your-relationship monthly 0.5 2025-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1762781815045-3Q2FZC3IO2D1PGDN078J/unsplash-image-yrSta3T5GDs.jpg Blog - Is Child Centred Parenting Putting Pressure on Your Relationship? - What Is Child Centred Parenting? Child centred parenting starts with the best of intentions; to truly understand, support and nurture your child’s needs. It encourages empathy, emotional awareness and responsiveness. But when every decision, schedule and conversation revolves around the child, it can unintentionally create imbalance in family life. Couples stop having time to talk about anything other than the kids, and parents can begin to feel like co-managers instead of partners. The focus shifts entirely to the child’s world, leaving little space for adult connection, fun or rest. https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/do-you-want-your-child-to-listen-or-to-think monthly 0.5 2025-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1759316397658-B04G10NIGWOC0J0R4C8B/unsplash-image-bSmZk_7-UvI.jpg Blog - Do you want your child to listen…. or to think? - Obedience vs. Leadership I still remember the day my eldest — about six at the time — crossed her arms at bedtime and declared: “You don’t get to tell me when I’m tired!” Every part of me wanted to snap back: “I’m the parent. You listen to me.” But something in her little voice caught my attention. She wasn’t trying to be rude. She was trying to express a need, to understand her own limits. It made me stop and think: Do I want a child who simply does as she’s told… or one who grows up able to notice her needs and speak up about them? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1759317045293-6L3EE5JS9RIAHLG4S3DU/unsplash-image-qnFFfsrxzIk.jpg Blog - Do you want your child to listen…. or to think? - “That’s Not Fair!” If you have more than one child, you know this phrase well. Kids often see fairness as sameness. But fair actually means meeting individual needs. When my younger one used to go to bed earlier, my older child would complain: “That’s not fair! She gets to stay up longer now.” I’d say: “I hear you. When you were her age, you had the same bedtime. As you got older and could handle it, you earned a later one.” That simple explanation — plus a lot of empathy — helped her see that the difference wasn’t a punishment; it was about development. https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/after-school-meltdowns-why-kids-save-their-big-feelings-for-home monthly 0.5 2025-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/a12d447e-4d36-4df7-9ccd-5d1b711ba95e/unsplash-image-TV1QYUtTxJ8.jpg Blog - After School Meltdowns: Why kids save their big feelings for home - Why Do After School Meltdowns Happen? Emotional Exhaustion – School demands a huge amount of self-regulation. Kids have to sit still, follow rules, navigate friendships, and focus for long stretches. By the end of the day, their emotional ‘fuel tank’ is running on empty. Masking at School – Many children, especially sensitive or neurodivergent kids, work extra hard to “hold it together” in the classroom. They suppress big feelings and hide signs of stress, which then build up inside. The Safe Base Effect – Home is where children feel safe to let their true emotions out. As tough as it is to face the outbursts, it’s also a compliment—it means they trust you with their hardest feelings. Unmet Needs – Hunger, tiredness, and overstimulation are major triggers. By the time kids get home, their basic needs might be pushing them past their ability to cope calmly. https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/when-your-child-only-wants-you-and-no-one-else-will-do monthly 0.5 2025-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/891e8d7a-c84c-482f-84ce-5bd958415901/unsplash-image-mFqAeaZgWO8.jpg Blog - When your child only wants YOU (and no one else will do) Recently, I worked with a mum whose little one was deep in a “mummy-only” phase. Bedtime? Mummy. Brushing teeth? Mummy. Holding hands on the way to school? Mummy. Her partner felt pushed aside, their evenings were tense, and she was running on empty — torn between wanting a break and feeling guilty for even wanting one. We talked about why this happens — especially for deep-feeling children. Parent preference in children often shows up when a child is craving predictability and control in a world that feels big and overwhelming. Choosing one parent is their way of saying: “This feels safe, this is certain.” https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/when-parenting-feels-hard-this-membership-helps-you-through-it monthly 0.5 2025-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1756284810267-Y171L6V4WHB6D0AM4E6H/unsplash-image-CZHtZ_Xvif4.jpg Blog - When Parenting Feels Hard, This Membership Helps You Through It - For the Days When You’re Drowning, Not Just Floating We all have moments where we’re just trying to get through the day without crying in the laundry room. When nothing you say seems to work. When you feel like you’re either shouting or shutting down. This membership isn’t just for learning, it’s for navigating. It helps you: Stay calm when everything in you wants to scream Understand what’s happening beneath the behaviour Respond with connection, not chaos Get scripts and strategies that actually work in real life not just in theory All from the comfort of your own home, or on the go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1756285043952-X2RYN554V5NXIE0WDESS/unsplash-image-sLrw_Cx6u_I.jpg Blog - When Parenting Feels Hard, This Membership Helps You Through It What to Say (When You Have No Idea) In the heat of the moment, it’s hard to think clearly. That’s where the script bank becomes gold. Get ready-to-use phrases for: Boundary-setting without shaming Repairing after you’ve shouted Helping your child name and move through big feelings Navigating power struggles without losing connection Because when your child is crying and your patience is paper-thin, you don’t have time to read another book. You need the words now. This membership gives you them. https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/why-the-raising-positive-people-membership-is-your-parenting-partner monthly 0.5 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1754940289260-4CJWEMESISAJ9BJCSKX2/unsplash-image-cI8mTFfjkwk.jpg Blog - Why The Parenting Solutions Studio Membership Is Your Parenting Partner - A Partner Who Grows With You Children don’t stay the same. They grow, change, push new boundaries and so do we as parents. This membership evolves with you. New workshops, fresh insights, and responsive support are added regularly, meaning you're never stuck trying to apply outdated advice to a brand-new phase. Whether your child is just entering toddlerhood or heading toward big school emotions, the content grows alongside your needs. https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/discover-the-raising-positive-people-membership-hub monthly 0.5 2026-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/abb9e8f4-cf47-4bc2-8877-565e69d63e76/Testimonial+4.png Blog - Discover The Parenting Solutions Studio Membership - Why This Studio Meets Parent Needs Parenting with intuition, not stress: Many parents feel overwhelmed by inconsistent advice or guilt-driven discipline. This studio centres on parenting rooted in connection, internal motivation, and emotional safety—not manipulation through external rewards or threats . https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/turning-chaos-into-connection-planning-summer-holidays-with-the-kids-off monthly 0.5 2025-08-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1752056818003-CA6VJNUNZ7JF0XMQ6TQ8/unsplash-image-_hNnqZn7gmU.jpg Blog - Turning Chaos into Connection: Planning Summer Holidays with the Kids Off - The secret? Don’t aim for perfect aim for presence. You don’t need to fill every minute of every day with activities and entertainment. In fact, kids thrive on rhythm, not rigid schedules. Create a loose routine that gives your days some structure, think playtime, quiet time, outside time, and screen time without making it so strict that it becomes a chore. When children know what to expect, they feel more secure, and you get a bit more breathing room. https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/messy-days-amp-meltdowns-a-real-life-blog-from-a-mum-in-the-chaos monthly 0.5 2025-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1752057370235-RH36G0VRY9V9DT2IZLPZ/unsplash-image-NW61v3xF0-0.jpg Blog - Messy Days & Meltdowns: A Real-Life Blog from a Mum in the Chaos - There are days I sit in the bathroom for five minutes just to breathe. There are nights I lie in bed replaying everything I think I did “wrong” too much screen time, too much shouting, not enough patience. And in the thick of those moments, perfection feels like a cruel myth. A standard no real parent could ever meet. And that’s the truth I’ve had to make peace with: perfection isn’t real. The Instagram-worthy houses, the calm gentle voices all the time, the kids playing nicely in coordinated outfits? That’s not real life. Not for me. Not for most of us. https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/keeping-your-cool-when-youre-exhausted-the-silent-power-of-showing-up monthly 0.5 2025-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1752056288613-3Y5A9NV73ERGW1UDSYPQ/unsplash-image-4Cc1iKCpxbE.jpg Blog - Keeping Your Cool When You’re Exhausted: The Silent Power of Showing Up Keeping your cool when you’re exhausted is one of the hardest parts of being a parent especially when your child needs you to be calm, centred, and present even in the moments when you feel anything but. Whether you’re parenting through sleepless nights, emotional outbursts, endless routines, or complex needs, the reality is that burnout can creep in silently and steal the joy from your day-to-day life. But there’s power in awareness. When you notice you’re at your edge, when you admit to yourself, “I’m running low,” that’s the first step toward reclaiming your calm. https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/positive-parenting-with-an-autistic-child-a-journey-of-connection-patience-and-growth monthly 0.5 2025-07-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/beb95d93-cc5f-4765-ab12-2e0107af39ab/unsplash-image-9r0sZMCPMNA.jpg Blog - Positive Parenting with an Autistic Child: A Journey of Connection, Patience, and Growth One of the cornerstones of positive parenting is emotional attunement. Your child might struggle with self-regulation or sensory overload, which can lead to meltdowns or withdrawal. Instead of reacting with frustration, positive parenting encourages you to offer calmness, co-regulation, and empathy. 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Before you know it, you're caught in the storm too — shouting, reacting, or shutting down, even though you swore you wouldn’t. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/8c20f250-5e16-4e60-8f7f-da54d19d6970/unsplash-image-rexeHoMcAJ0.jpg Blog - Why Parenting a Deep Feeler can be hard; why do situations escalate? - What Deep Feelers Really Need These kids don’t need “tough love.” They need firm, grounded, warm leadership. They need to know: “My parent can handle my feelings.” “Even when I fall apart, they don’t see me as a bad kid.” “There are limits — but I’m not shamed or pushed away.” That’s a hard balance to strike when you’re feeling drained and dysregulated. That’s why one of the most powerful things you can do is learn to regulate yourself first — not perfectly, but enough to stay present. When you can stay calm, clear, and connected, you become their emotional anchor. 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Not to mention a new Prime Minister and ongoing discussions of the War in Ukraine. It’s a lot to get your head around even for adults, so it’s no wonder parents are seeing their children pushing back, getting emotional and showing unwanted behaviours. When someone dies we can feel a shift in ourselves not only for that particular person but also because it can trigger feelings of loss we have experienced previously. If we haven’t yet been able to process those feelings, or if we were bought up with the approach of emotions not being freely talked about it can seem even harder to know how to respond. Whilst I can’t help you right now with unpicking your own feelings and healing those inner wounds, what I can do is provide some strategies on how you can support your child so they feel able to process their emotions and feel heard and understood. 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Or when we shout at our child who is looking innocently at us for support but we’re just too exhausted to give any more? You are not on your own, and you are not a terrible parent. You are tired, empty and overwhelmed. Not because you don’t care but because you love and care so much for your child that you’ve forgotten to take care of yourself. https://www.thepositiveparentcoach.co.uk/parenting-blog/morning-sickness monthly 0.5 2023-12-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c730c91d372437e8997c3a/1623772197696-JQ0P3WI5DK23HT1R8J0X/Olivia+being+ill.jpeg Blog - Managing with pregnancy sickness, especially with other children to care for. Last month there was a recognised day for Hyperemesis Gravidium (HG). You might be thinking there’s a bloomin’ day for everything now (you’re probably right), or you could be asking what even is Hyperemesis Gravidum?! Now this question I can help you with. 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All parents come under pressure to know exactly what to do and how to raise their children to be the best versions of themselves. But how do you actually do this? You aren’t given a manual at birth, and parents are bombarded with so much conflicting information it makes teasing out the good stuff almost impossible. Don’t worry, after years of experience, learning and investing in myself (and trying several things out on my own children- sorry guys!) I have the answer! 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If you can introduce some small changes into your every day routine, before you know it you will have created some happy habits and be well on your way to developing a positive mindset. The best part is just by you committing to some of these tips people around you will start to become more positive too. 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