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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.

What should you do if your child has a nightmare or a night terror? (Video Tips for Raising Children #6)

Is your child having nightmares or night terrors? Here are three simple ways to deal with nightmares and night terrors. So, your child settles quickly back to sleep.

How can you help your toddler feel less upset when you leave them? (Video Tips for Raising Toddlers #6)

Do you have a toddler who cries every time you leave them? Help settle your toddlers’ separation anxiety using these three useful strategies.

Give Your Teenager More Independence

Use these three genius ways to prepare your teenager for difficulties. So, you can allow more independence whilst feeling confident your teenager can stay safe.

What can you do with your child when it’s raining? (Video Tips for Raising Children #5)

Is your child stuck indoors because of the rain? Use these three tips to entertain your child and keep them happy despite the weather.

How do you get your reluctant toddler into their car seat? (Video Tips for Raising Toddlers #5)

Use these three simple-yet-effective strategies to help your toddler get into their car seat calmly and happily.

What should you do when your teenager loses their temper? (Video Tips for Raising Teenagers #5)

An angry teenager can be frightening. Use these three steps to defuse the anger quickly, find the right time to talk, and help your teenager explore good solutions.

What can you do if your child hits or is aggressive? (Video Tips for Raising Children #4)

Do you have an aggressive child? Help your child learn to stop hitting out using these simple-but-effective tips. So, they become calmer and express their anger more appropriately

How can you stop your toddler throwing things? (Video Tips for Raising Toddlers #4)

Is it possible to stop a toddler throwing things? Use these three strategies -exactly what to say and do – to help your toddler learn to stop.

Discipline For Teenagers

Teenagers still need discipline. But how can you help your teenager make amends, learn from mistakes or learn from natural consequences? Here’s how!

How can you stop shouting at your child? (Video Tips for Raising Children #3)

You CAN Stop shouting at your child. Use these three tips to help you change how you think, learn different ways of responding, and help your child behave well.

How do you stop a toddler insisting ‘Mummy do it’ or ‘Daddy do it?’ (Video Tips for Raising Toddlers #3)

How can you deal with a toddler that only wants one parent to put them to bed, or strap them into their car seat? Here’s how!

How do you have a difficult conversation with your teenager? (Video Tips for Raising Teenagers #3)

Need to have a tricky conversation with your teenager? Follow these three top tips to explain yourself well, empathise with your teen, and find solutions for the best possible outcome.