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...
by Leanne Wakeling | Emotional Fitness, Perspective
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 | Family
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...
