by Leanne Wakeling | Children, Emotional Fitness, Parenting, Resilience
Most people think that children can be made to listen because we want them to listen. We get focused on our own needs for them to follow instructions.The key is children, like all humans, listen when they feel there’s something in it for them, in it for them to feel...
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 | 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 | Children, Human Behaviour
Real Talk, Motivation, what it is, where it comes from and how to get more. One of the biggest complaints I hear in the frustration of achieving outcomes is not enough motivation either for ourselves or from the kids. The reality is, we are always motivated, we are...
by Leanne Wakeling | Children, Imprint period <7
I’ve been reading posts from parents going through tough times at home in an already tough global situation (i.e., the pandemic). So, I like to share my recommendations just to bring a little bit of harmony back into their lives. Case Study Almost 2-year-old has...
by Leanne Wakeling | Children, Human Behaviour
Whether as kids, or as adults, we are wired to keep ourselves safe. The problem is that for those of us with strong-willed children, they may trigger internal programming in our safety warning system that means we don’t always make the best choices in the moment.The...
