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Emotional labour

Emotional labour

It’s the emotional labour that parents do that makes it such hard work, but it’s essential if we are going to be effective.Read more

Reduce children’s anger and anxiety

Reduce children's anger and anxiety

What tools do you use to help children recognise and regulate their emotions? If you’re struggling to answer this then you’ll be relieved to know that there is a fabulous tool available that every child (and parent) should know about. Read more

Helping kids leapfrog difficulties

Helping kids leapfrog difficulties

BY MICHAEL GROSE  A parent’s attitude to their child’s difficulties will determine how successfully they meet and overcome many of the obstacles and hurdles they meet.Read more