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...
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 | Culture, Family
Kids say the darndest things. This isn’t just the title of an old American TV show.All parents know it’s the gospel truth. When children open their mouth, they can make adults either laugh or be frustrated, or both. A Study In Toddler Communication Here’s an...