Don't tell me how to parent

Hard conversations Nr 1: How to prepare children for loss. This week’s conversation changed the way I look at the losses my children will experience and are already experiencing. Lois Hall is a trainer for the Grief Recovery Institute and she shares how we can equip our children to handle the losses they experience in their lives.

In this conversation Clinical Psychologist Dr Heidi Kaduson discusses the magical power of play. Play is the language of children and it helps our kids to resolve psychological difficulty. Playing is not only crucial for our children, but for us as parents as well. 

Dr Kaduson discusses the benefits of playing, what play therapy is and when our children should go to play therapy.

This conversation is about how we can help our children understand their emotions. Award-winning UK journalist Tanith Carey provides unique insights and practical advice that can help us know what our children are thinking when we don’t understand their behaviour. Research has found that helping children express and cope with their emotions can lead them to developing a positive sense of self and displaying less behavioural problems.

In this conversation the inspirational Dr Jane Nelsen, author of the Positive Discipline series, provides some of her favourite discipline techniques, shares a couple of hilarious stories from her own parenting journey and provides tips that will allow us to grow our connection with our children.

Mindfulness has become extremely popular over the last few years. But what is it? And can children really practice mindfulness?

Research has found that mindfulness can help us deal with anxiety, handle difficult emotions and improve concentration. 

My guest, the wonderful Wynne Kinder, has practiced mindfulness for over 20 years and has produced a number of works which help children, parents and educators understand and practice mindfulness in multiple settings.

This conversation left me inspired, empowered and with a desire for more moments of mindfulness in my parenting journey.