Blog and V Log
Don´t touch me like that – how to handle embarrassing conversations
It is right that we all have control over who touches our body and how they touch it -and as children get older, they need more control over who touches them, and in what way. No means no and more often than not we need to help children to have these conversations...
Let´s PLAY! (And create few happy habits at the same time!)
Ever miss the days when life was so much simpler and there was a lot more fun around? Children have so much fun playing - when do we loose that spark for fun and creativity? The importance of play Right from a very early age, the importance of play in the lives...
Having a Bad Reputation – and What they can do about it
Does your child have a bad reputation at school? The problem with bad reputations is that they are easy to get – and tricky to shake off. Happily, there are things they can do to start taking back control and making life a lot less lonely. How do you get a bad...
Attention Seeking – Why it works and How to Change it
Do you children act out to get your attention? Does it work? If it does, then they have no reason to change their behaviour and that can lead to problems and arguments at home. What is negative attention seeking? Only in fairy tale realms (or quite often at...
How to Manage Stress and Stay Calm
Stress is something we all have to mange, yet without secure strategies in place, it can rule us, rather than us managing our stress levels. What is stress? Stress is our body's reaction to stress triggers or stressors - people, places or situations that we...
How to Make time for Downtime – and Why it is SO important: A Spookje Story
Are you and your children constantly busy and on the go, with little or no downtime? The importance of being mindful and taking time out has never been more important. It´s so easy to rush around from one thing to another, with barely a breath drawn between...
When Kids Break The Rules : A Spookje Story
It's completely normal for children of all ages (even the grown up ones!)to test boundaries and break the rules. However - where is the balance between allowing them to test the limits and keeping them safe? Children break the rules for different reasons: To test...
Change is Coming
Change can be challenging for all of us - especially if we did not choose it, do not want it or we are scared of what will happen.The unknown can be frightening for all of us. change is coming... It is fascinating to learn that our brains are hardwired to stop us from...
Spookje Stories: I HATE YOU! Bad Moods Impact on Everyone
Watch out - he´s in a bad mood AND IT IS ALL YOUR FAULT Ever had your head completely bitten off by your kids (or a colleague, friend or partner) for absolutely no reason - but suddenly you feel like you did something wrong? This video is all about talking to...