by Leanne Wakeling | Family
It’s something that comes up frequently, especially in the world of parenting.We mothers want so much to ensure that our children get great foundations so that they will thrive as adults.The problem is, that we can often misdiagnose the issues that others may be...
by Leanne Wakeling | Children, Human Behaviour, Parenting
Firstly, let’s define Bigger and Stronger and Wiser and Kinder Bigger and Stronger are the physical elements of our relationships. They tend to cover the more masculine aspects of the parenting role. Not that mothers don’t do bigger and stronger at times, it’s...
by Leanne Wakeling | Family
Something I’ve noticed is how much we can assume that we know what our child needs or wants. The problem is, we may not know them and what’s important to them at any given moment.I was watching an episode of BONES, that really highlighted this issue. The FBI...
by Leanne Wakeling | Children, Human Behaviour
Why is “find your words” an example of unhelpful encouragement? I appreciate it’s likely that your intention is to support your child with moving through a difficult situation. However, I wonder, if you were struggling with feelings, would someone saying...
by Leanne Wakeling | Culture, Mindset, Parenting, Perspective
Have you ever stopped to think about the ultimate goal of raising your children? Do you take time to reflect on why you chose to become parents, or has parenthood become more of an automatic operation than a conscious choice? These questions emerged during...
