by Leanne Wakeling | Communication and Relationship, Family, Parenting, Perspective
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 | Communication and Relationship, Family, Human Behaviour, Parenting
Have you considered what is the end goal with raising your kids?Do you regularly connect into why you chose to be parents? Or is it more one of those things you do when you get together?These are questions that came up during the Emotional Intimacy Certification I...
by Leanne Wakeling | Communication and Relationship, Family, Human Behaviour, Parenting
Inspired by Brene Brown’s “I thought it was just me”This was a penny drop for me when it comes to the desire for self-esteem. Whether it be for yourself or for your child/ren. When we know we aren’t alone, life becomes so much easier.When we are no longer...
by Leanne Wakeling | Communication and Relationship, Family, Human Behaviour, Parenting
Having our boundaries respected is one of the most common challenges in our relationship journeys. Conflict and dissatisfaction occur when our boundaries are violated, or our expectations are not met. The problem that comes up in navigating the parenting journey is...
by Leanne Wakeling | Communication and Relationship, Family, Human Behaviour, Parenting
As the saying goes, ASSUME makes an ass out of YOU (U) and ME.What that means is that when we come from assumption, we only have a portion of the factorsto be considered and potentially end up acting like an ass. When we assume, we are looking through the filters of...
by Leanne Wakeling | Communication and Relationship, Family, Mindset, Parenting
One of the biggest issues I come across as a parenting coach, mentor and educator is the battle of the extended family. Where the generations have different perspectives. Current parents knowing they want something different to the way their parents raised...
