Category: emotional well-being
The dangers of Helicopter Parenting
Julie Heginbottom
As parents, we want to protect our children and create a loving and happy environment to grow up in. However, sometimes parents can be too protective and supportive and, in these cases, can have a negative impact on the child’s development as they get older. When your child is a […]
Why should you read to your baby?
Julie Heginbottom
Reading to your baby during pregnancy and after the birth brings many positive benefits for their development. It also provides a positive time for you to connect with them emotionally. Here are some of the reasons I encourage you to read regularly to your baby (and obviously older children as […]
Struggles with toddlers and the arrival of a new baby
Julie Heginbottom
Meltdowns and emotional overloads are commonplace with toddlers. They lack the brain maturity and ability to regulate their emotions. Common reactions are: Tantrums Pushing Limits/ challenging behaviours Hitting Screaming Not engaging with parent Now add a new baby in to the family and things are much more difficult to deal […]
Overwhelming childhood emotions
Julie Heginbottom
When children are struggling with their emotions, and have become overwhelmed, we need to give them a safe space and time to calm down. This might mean moving them to a different room or area to keep your child and others safe, particularly if they or others are getting hurt. […]
Top tips for new parents
Julie Heginbottom
Becoming a new parent can be overwhelming and it is tempting to try and do everything all at once. Here are some tips for your new role: Focus on what is happening right in this moment. Deal with that moment and the rest will follow. Accept help in whatever form […]
Connecting with the children under your care
Julie Heginbottom
When I support parents and carers, I spend a lot of time talking about ‘connection’. How we physically and emotionally connect with our child is so important for well-being and development, not just for our child but us too. During the day, we can reconnect in many ways but at […]
Keeping children entertained in the car
Julie Heginbottom
I am sure there are many of you who will be travelling in the car over the Christmas holidays. This can be really stressful for both children and adults. Children do not generally enjoy sitting in one place, particularly for long periods of time, and particularly when strapped in a […]
Why boredom is important
Julie Heginbottom
Allowing your child to be bored In today’s society, parents are often pressured into keeping their children busy all the time. This could be through attending groups and clubs or being kept busy at home. The words ‘I’m bored!’ often make parents feel uneasy and guilty which leads to that […]
How Sling Wearing can enhance Emotional Well-being and Security
Julie Heginbottom
Sling wearing is a great way to develop a strong and positive attachment between you and your baby. After being in the womb for 9 months, feeling, hearing and smelling mum, the birth can interrupt this emotional bond. Sling wearing re-connects the mother and her baby, once again allowing the […]
Sensory Play – 10 things you need to know
Julie Heginbottom
Sensory play is any activity that stimulates at least one of your child’s senses. This could be hearing, sight, touch, smell or taste. It also includes play that involves movement or balance. You might have seen other parents using play dough, cold pasta or making their own sensory box. Sensory experiences […]