Attention-Seeking … or Need for Connection?
When we generally describe someone’s behaviour as ‘attention-seeking’, more often than not, we imply that they are being overly dramatic, manipulative, or just too much to handle. But what if we reframed the connotation of attention … to an innate humanistic need like … connection? Because underneath the eye-rolls and sighs, what many of us […]
I want Daddy! I want Mummy!
There will be days or even times during the days when your child will want nothing to do with one parent and only be clung to the other. This isn’t because the unwanted parent did something wrong. Toddlers and preschoolers can focus on only one relationship at a time. Sometimes it’s because that favoured parent […]
Does your child ‘Act Out’?!
Every so often I get parents enquiring about solutions to deal with children who act out. These kids could be anywhere from 2 -20! And like everything else, my aim is to always first address the cause of the problem before solutionising. So, before we delve into why kids act out, let’s perhaps understand what the […]
Being careful about saying ‘Be Careful’!
As mums, dads, babysitters, or teachers, our top priority is looking out for the children we’re responsible for. We’ve got this instinct to keep them safe and help them make smart decisions. But you know what phrase we often use? “Be careful.” It’s like our go-to when we want them to stay safe and sound. […]