Category: emotional well-being
Keeping your children entertained during the Summer holidays
Julie Heginbottom
It can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming finding things to do to keep children occupied during the Summer school holidays. Here are a few suggestions that you can add to your holiday schedule: Create a schedule for each week so that you and the children know what they will be […]
Alternatives to rewards systems
Julie Heginbottom
Last week, I talked about whether we should be rewarding children for their behaviour. We looked at why so-called Reward Charts can be ineffective in the long term, even though they may be a quick fix. After a while, the child either gets bored or the stakes increase and they […]
To reward or not to reward?
Julie Heginbottom
For many years, “reward charts” were very common among parents. It was a way to motivate children to behave in certain ways, but the difficulties with this approach are: We are not looking at or acknowledging what our child is feeling, what their struggles are and understanding what is behind […]
Being a Dad
Julie Heginbottom
This week, we celebrate the role of dads and how, as a dad, you can support your partner. We will focus on establishing and continuing to have a positive and strong relationship with your child throughout their early years and in the future. Being a new parent can feel overwhelming. […]
Exercise for children
Julie Heginbottom
Exercise is very important for both children and adults. Developing these habits early on can help ensure it becomes a part of everyday life, supporting growth and development throughout childhood. Here is a guide to help you know how much exercise your child should be getting and why. Babies Even […]
Sibling rivalry
Julie Heginbottom
Sibling rivalry is natural and to be expected. Children want to be the centre of your attention and find it difficult to adjust when a new baby comes along. There can be plenty of conflict, particularly when children are close together in age, as your older child is unable to […]
From Co-Regulation to Self-Regulation
Julie Heginbottom
What is self-regulation? Self-regulation is the ability to manage our thoughts, feelings and actions. The ability to self-regulate starts developing during infancy, right the way through to adolescence. Learning to share, resolve conflict and problem solving are all related to the ability to self-regulate. What is co-regulation? Before children can […]
The Fourth Trimester
Julie Heginbottom
The Fourth Trimester is the first 3 months of your baby’s life. It is particularly important as it is a time when your baby is adjusting to their new environment and you, as parents, are learning to understand how to meet your baby’s needs. As with all relationships, this doesn’t […]
Teaching Self-Compassion
Julie Heginbottom
From the moment they are born, babies are learning about Emotional Intelligence (EQ). They cry, we look at them, they smile, we respond. Even a non-verbal infant is internalising emotions. Do you hear your child use negative self-talk? Maybe you’ve heard them say ‘I’m never going to get this right’ […]
An exploration of Children’s Mental Health
Julie Heginbottom
As many of you who have read my blog before will know, I am passionate about Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing for children and adults. I believe that if we can create a positive emotional connection, particularly between parents and their children, this paves the way for their development to […]