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, 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...
by Leanne Wakeling | Children, Human Behaviour
When your kids are having a hard time, do you get caught in the whirlwind?It’s easy to get caught in the whirlwind for sure. When they or we are not being our best selves.The reference to whirlwind comes from the leadership book 4 Disciplines of Execution.It’s the...
