Blog

Welcome to my blog with over a hundred articles. These are drawn from my 30 years’ experience raising babies, toddlers, children and teenagers, and 9 years’ working as a parenting coach. For specialist parenting advice and guidance on tackling children’s difficult behaviour or how to be a better parent.

How to help your child prepare for University

If your child is going to University, here are lots of practical ideas and suggestions to set your teenager up for a successful start to Uni life.

A step by step approach to resolving conflict for family harmony

Do you struggle with conflict? Use this ‘resolving conflict worksheet’ to plan a difficult discussion with your spouse, partner or teenager for the best possible outcome.

Parenting skills for Black and Ethnic Minority parents

How a lottery-funded parenting course in Crawley managed to attract and retain black and ethnic minority mums and dads with huge success.

41 things you can do if your teenager steals from you

Is your teenager stealing? Here are 41 practical ideas and strategies to tackle the stealing and help your teen learn to be honest and trustworthy.

27 Tips on How to Reduce your Children’s Screen Time

Fed up with your child on the computer or mobile? Find out the disadvantages of screen time and learn 27 practical tips and tricks to reduce your child’s screen time.

Is your child’s teacher your ally or enemy?

How can you foster a good relationship with your child’s teacher? And what are the benefits if you do?

Parent 4 Success on the BBC

Getting your baby to sleep can be a trauma. Is controlled crying a good technique to use? Charlie and Louise with Elizabeth O’Shea on BBC Breakfast

Parenting together: Using problem solving to set family rules

Do you have a united front with your partner? No? then follow this step-by-step process to discuss and agree YOUR family rules.

26 ways to communicate better with your child

26 simple-yet-effective ways to talk and listen to your child. To create a close bond and help them feel heard, understood and valued.

In the media

Getting your baby to sleep can be a trauma. Is controlled crying a good technique to use? Charlie and Louise with Elizabeth O’Shea on BBC Breakfast Radio Interviews: BBC Radio 5 Live with Nicky Campbell & Rachel Burden interviewing Elizabeth   Radio Five Live – Nicky Campbell & Rachel Burden  14th May 2012     […]

Parenting Courses… What do you do on them?

Thinking of going on a parenting course? Here are the types of topics covered and the reason why ‘good parents’ benefit.

How to stop feeling overwhelmed as a parent

Feeling fed up as a parent? Use these 11 practical steps to help you feel more positive change your perspective on the challenges.