Jealousy is a feeling all of us have to deal with at some point, and children are no exception. It can be anything from school grades, types of trainers, sporting achievement or good old fashioned sibling rivalry. Jealousy sparks big feelings in us – so how to support your child with defeating the green-eyed monster?
Read more ->.Positive Self Talk – and Why it Matters
Monday, June 4th, 2018 | Coaching, Communication, Family, Feelings, Friendship, Learning, Positivity, Responsibility, School, Self esteem, Spookje Stories, Supporting your child at homeOur thoughts determine our actions – if we are in the habit of positive self-talk and positive thinking, we find that we can do things and marvel at our successes. However, all too often our internal chatter is very negative; we can’t, we are stupid, people will laugh at me. Here are some tips on … Continue reading Positive Self Talk – and Why it Matters
Read more ->.10 Benefits of Taking Risks
Friday, May 4th, 2018 | Coaching, Communication, Family, Friendship, Learning, Positivity, Responsibility, Self esteem, Spookje StoriesTaking risks is important for children and teens – this doesn’t mean being reckless or placing themselves in danger, but having a positive attitude to stepping out of your comfort zone is a key life skill – and there are so many advantages. As a parent you want your child to be safe – … Continue reading 10 Benefits of Taking Risks
Read more ->.How to Explain Tough Love to your Child / Teenager
Monday, April 2nd, 2018 | Coaching, Family, Feelings, Responsibility, Spookje StoriesThere’s no doubt about it – as your children and teenagers grow up, there are often times when you need to apply a bit of the old tough love. And it can hurt. It can upset them and it can hurt to you to have to say it and then cope with the backlash. Here … Continue reading How to Explain Tough Love to your Child / Teenager
Read more ->.Overcoming Self Doubt
Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 | Coaching, Communication, Feelings, Friendship, Positivity, Self esteem, Spookje StoriesIt is normal that every now and then we doubt ourselves. Did we say the right thing, offend someone or could we have reacted in a more positive or self-assured way? Self doubt is normal, but more and more children and young adults are basing their self worth on the values and opinions of others.
Read more ->.Is Your Child a Fussy Eater?
Friday, January 26th, 2018 | Coaching, Communication, Family, Food and Eating, Spookje StoriesWhy is it that children will guzzle sweets, chocolates and all things unhealthy, yet will adamantly refuse anything remote healthy?
Read more ->.Kindness Makes the World go Round
Tuesday, December 12th, 2017 | Coaching, Communication, Family, Feelings, Friendship, Learning, Positivity, Self esteem, Spookje StoriesTo be kind is one of life´s virtues. It says a great deal about who we are as a person. It reflects how we respect and treat others and ourselves, and how we wish to be seen in the grand scheme of things.
Read more ->.The importance of “ME” time
Wednesday, November 29th, 2017 | Communication, Family, Feelings, Friendship, LearningHaving time to ourselves is really important – it is healthy and normal. Many of my “kids” complain they need more “me time” yet they find it hard to schedule in and do not always understand this need in others.
Read more ->.The Importance of Good Manners
Wednesday, November 29th, 2017 | Coaching, Communication, Family, Feelings, Friendship, Responsibility, Self esteemGood manners matter – they cost nothing yet can mean a great deal to others. They make a positive difference and a lasting impression, yet so many young people are failing to be “well mannered” – but at what cost?
Read more ->.Don´t touch me like that – how to handle embarrassing conversations
Sunday, November 5th, 2017 | Anger, Communication, Family, Feelings, Responsibility, Self esteem, Spookje StoriesIt 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 with others.
Read more ->.Let´s PLAY! (And create few happy habits at the same time!)
Friday, October 27th, 2017 | Coaching, Communication, Family, Responsibility, Self esteem, Spookje StoriesEver 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?
Read more ->.Having a Bad Reputation – and What they can do about it
Thursday, October 19th, 2017 | Anger, Coaching, Communication, Family, Feelings, Positivity, Responsibility, School, Self esteem, Spookje StoriesDoes 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.
Read more ->.Attention Seeking – Why it works and How to Change it
Sunday, October 15th, 2017 | Communication, Family, Positivity, Responsibility, Spookje StoriesDo 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 school when they can revert to … Continue reading Attention Seeking – Why it works and How to Change it
Read more ->.How to Manage Stress and Stay Calm
Sunday, October 8th, 2017 | Coaching, Feelings, Positivity, School, Spookje StoriesStress is something we all have to mange, yet without secure strategies in place, it can rule us, rather than us managing our stress levels.
Read more ->.How to Make time for Downtime – and Why it is SO important: A Spookje Story
Friday, September 29th, 2017 | Coaching, Family, Feelings, Learning, Positivity, Self esteemAre 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.
Read more ->.When Kids Break The Rules : A Spookje Story
Sunday, September 24th, 2017 | Coaching, Communication, Family, Feelings, Responsibility, School, Spookje Stories, Supporting your child at homeIt’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 your limits and see how far they can push you … Continue reading When Kids Break The Rules : A Spookje Story
Read more ->.Change is Coming
Friday, September 15th, 2017 | Coaching, Communication, Family, Feelings, Positivity, Spookje Stories, Supporting your child at homeChange 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.
Read more ->.