Do your children wake you up multiple times in the night? Do you lay down with your kids in their bed until they finally fall asleep? Have your children’s sleep habits driven you to the point of madness and exhaustion? Have no fear – help is at hand! I […]
MARY HUGHES one page profile I’ve used Positive Profiles in my work for many years and can’t rave enough about their usefulness for improving communication, relationships, a child’s self esteem and self confidence More recently I have been using positive profiles posters to help children and families going through the often challenging and traumatic […]
I always tell my clients that divorce is a process not an event and that it is OK to feel that you are wading through treacle some days and feeling more empowered and hopeful in others. It often feels like you take three steps forward and then one step back as getting used to […]
Yasmin Patel’s One Page Profile I’ve used one-page profiles in my work for many years and with my own family and can’t rave enough about their usefulness for improving communication, relationships, a child’s self esteem and self confidence More recently I have been using one-page profiles to help children and families going through […]
I work with lots of parents around lack of sleep and bedtime routines using my 5 Step Solution process to quickly and easily get everyone into a new routine without prescription zolpidem online, damaging anyone’s self esteem. With Kids’ Bedtimes, Consistency Is Key To Learning And Development in a nutshell. You can read more […]
This family I began working with were struggling under the pressures of a divorce, a pending move, arguments and stressful exams. They needed support to rebuild their confidence & to learn to listen and hear each other more. Here’s my example of how one-page profiles can be used to support families experiencing divorce as part of the 100 […]
I am delighted to have been published today as part of 100 stories spreading the word about the very powerful One Page Profile process and how they can be used to transform lives from birth to the end of life. Follow the individual journeys of people who use services, families, and staff, across education, health and social care. […]
Divorced parents are often in denial about how badly the break-up has damaged their children, a survey has found. More than three quarters believed their children had ‘coped well’ – even though just 18 per cent of youngsters said they were happy with the situation. Many parents fail to notice that their children are turning […]
Naughty Child – ADHD or Bad Parenting ? I have been working recently with a group of parents with children all diagnosed as having ADHD – their ages vary but their symptoms are similar. I highly recommend getting professional advice from your doctor and Health Visitor, but before going down the medicating route of Ritalin […]
1. Stop dwelling on the all the wrongs – who did what, who’s to blame and what you wish you had done differently. 2. Express & release your feelings, but don’t drown in them – give yourself a ten minute time limit – and make that a habit. 3. Forgive yourself for all the mistakes you […]
I run a two hour workshop called “How To Tell Your Children You’re Divorcing – Presenting a United Front” (Simply call me on 01883 818329 to book your 1-2-1 session) as I’ve worked with hundreds of parents going through divorce and one of the main worries is how to tell their children about what is […]
I read with interest, but not surprise this new piece of research on the importance of sleep. Parents have all heard, and personally experienced, how critical a good night’s sleep is for their children. But new research suggests that the consistency of kids’ bedtimes matters just as much for their developing brains as the number […]
Shiny new shoes – how to prepare yourself (and your child) for Nursery, From the moment you play peek-a-boo with your baby, you are preparing them for the process of moving away from you and learning about independence. Separation can be a difficult emotion not only for you as a parent but also for […]
I’ve recently been working with a 10 year old who has been angry, out of control and frightened. She has displayed challenging behaviour since her days in Reception at the age of 5 and has learning difficulties, but with the help of her Learning Mentor at school and now working with me to create her […]
I’m delighted to have been interviewed for The Sunday Times today as I’m speaking on One Page Profiles at The Sunday Times Education Festival on 22nd June. Here’s the link to read what I have to say about class sizes in schools ! What we’d change now. http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/public/festival_of_education/article1264415.ece?CMP=OTH-gnws-standard-2013_05_25
