If your child has ever said "Nobody will play with me" you'll know how heart-wrenching it is to hear your child struggling. Especially when you remember what it was like for you at school.

So in today's episode I share what I did when my son (6) said that to me and how I helped him.

This episode is a powerful one because social struggles are a big reason why children don't want to go to school. And when you can help them feel more confident socially, they feel more relaxed and able to learn better.

If your child is struggling with school - either because they've just started, or they just don't want to go - join me for a special interactive workshop:

Overcoming School Anxiety

• Discover simple, powerful & fun games to help your child become more confident away from you
• Receive a script of what to say
• Learn what to do to in the morning and when they get home each day
• Realise the #1 significant factor to make it easier for both of you

This is MORE than just an information workshop, YouTube video or podcast episode.  

• Receive personalised support
• Explore your own school experiences so that you can better help your child with theirs 
• Feel more confident knowing you have practical, effective strategies that will help your child

"WE SAW RESULTS INSTANTLY" (Sara)

Click here to secure your spot

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Helena Mooney is a Certified Parenting Coach dedicated to helping your family AND you thrive.

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Are you having the same old New Year Resolutions such as lose weight or earn more money?

They can feel a bit boring and uninspiring, don't they?

Instead, how would it be to instead focus on the one thing that actually determines the quality of your life?

In this episode we dive into just that. 

You’ll hear: 

• What's really important to have a fulfilling life
• What to focus on with your child
• The power of micro moments
• Why you need to embrace imperfection
• and much more!

Listen today!

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Helena Mooney is a Certified Parenting Coach dedicated to helping your family AND you thrive.

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Unless it's pesto pasta, fish & chips or pizza, George, 8, will complain about what I've cooked for dinner.

Earlier this week, I could see that he needed to offload some big feelings he was carrying.  He'd been quick to temper for a while and so I used his refusal to eat my (delicious!) dinner to help him with his upset.

I set the limit and I listened to his rage....

In this episode I share about what happened:

- how he reacted

- what I did to set the limit

- how it's different to listen now that he's 8

- how I integrated play

- how he was afterwards

For respectful, playful and effective parenting strategies and 6 weeks of support, join me inside Annoying to AMAZING! This is perfect if you have a child aged 1-8 years.

If you would like more personalised mentoring, join me 1:1 each fortnight for 3 months.

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There's so much pressure to be the "perfect" mum. But, what is "perfect"? And is your desire to be perfect resulting in you feeling like a failure?

This episode will dive into what most mum's feel, and how you can turn that around.

Helena Mooney is a Parenting & Life Coach dedicated to helping your family AND you thrive.

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Join: Annoying to AMAZING! Online program if you have a child under 9

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If you find it hard to be playful with your child, then this episode is going to help.

Because it's hard! And often you probably would rather do anything - ANYTHING! - than sit and play with your child one more time.....

You're not alone and it's totally understandable.

And.....there are things you can do to become more playful. It's not a case of you being that type of person, or not.

Playfulness is born AND made!  

In this episode I share something practical you can do that will help you to become more playful, so listen in and let me know what you end up doing!

And, if you'd like more help becoming playful with your kids, and in your life in general, join me inside The Play Collective!

This 6 week program is designed to help you and your family effortlessly THRIVE & have FUN together - from toddlers through to teens!

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Do you worry whether your child is "normal", especially when they're having a meltdown (again!)?  If so, you're not alone. Tantrums have been seen as unacceptable for hundreds of years and very harsh methods were used to stop them - "spoil the rod, spare the child".

But tantrums ARE normal. In fact, they're a healthy biological function that needs to be supported rather than squashed. 

Because when they're squashed, the upset emotions stay inside your child which leads to anxieties, aggression and addictive behaviours.

Listen to this episode to learn more about the benefits of expressing and releasing upset emotions - for your child (and for you....!).

For more help with your child's tantrums, join Annoying to AMAZING! and see how Helena has helped her own children with big emotional outbursts.

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If you've ever been stuck in the anger > guilt > shame cycle, then this episode is perfect for you.

Chiara Rossetti is an amazing Aware Parenting Mum and Instructor who shares how she has struggled with her feelings of frustration and rage with her children, and how she now uses playfulness to reconnect and repair after an outburst.

Key Points:

• Healing & transformative power of play
• Play can be easier than you think
• Play is your child's language & is universal
• Parenting doesn't need to be serious (and is better when it isn't!)
• Play doesn't always feel natural - and that's OK
• It's never too late to start playing with your child
• You CAN reconnect and repair with your child - this will bring you confidence in your parenting
• Teenagers are great! The power of Aware Parenting for the teenage years.

Join / Watch Online Workshop: REPAIR: How To Reconnect With Your Child After You've F#@%*d Up

• Why you shout & lose your temper, despite your best intentions
• How to help your child release fear and sadness so that you can repair your connection and heal your child's stress
• What simple and fun things you can do with your child to bring playfulness back in your relationship
• How to reduce the chances of you losing it again

PLUS, If you can make it live, you'll receive tailor-made, situation specific, attachment play ideas - just for you

Introducing The Play Collective - Taking The Struggle Out Of Play

If you struggle being playful with your child, then know that you're not alone - most parents struggle with this. And Chiara and I have created a brand new program that will help!

This is your opportunity to help you and your family THRIVE & have FUN together!

Click here to find out more.

For 1:1 support, contact Helena through www.parentingwithplay.com.au

Whether it's Preschool, Primary or High / Secondary School, at some point your child is not going to want to go.

Which is completely understandable.

But it's also concerning and frustrating for you.

So this episode gives you strategies & insights for what to do in the heat of the moment in those challenging moments, and what to do to reduce the chances of it happening.

For more support:

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When your child is crying or having a tantrum, it can be hard to know what to do in the heat of the moment.

After working with many parents, these are 3 common mistakes I see that impact on children's ability to effectively process their upset emotions.

Listen in to this episode to find out what they are, and what you can do instead.

If you realise you've done any of these, please know that it's totally understandable and we've all done it too.

Being with upset children is hard! 

So be gentle on yourself and do what you can manage. 

Remember to reach out if you'd like support and know that by avoiding these 3 common mistakes, you'll be able to help your child in a deeply transformative way.

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You spend so much time thinking about what others want, but what about YOU? Find out how to uncover what you REALLY want and how to make it happen

In this episode Helena will take you through 2 processes to help you get clear about what you want in your life so that you can make it happen. Whether they are big life decisions, or everyday occurrences with your kids (because they make up your life), you CAN create the life you want to live.

Helena also shares her personal news about a big move her family has made and how these processes have helped make so many amazing things happen, as if by "magic".

This is an exciting episode, so dive on in!

If you'd like help with

• uncovering what you really want in your life
• making it happen
• beautifully supporting your children in the process

Book in a 1:1 session with Helena.

If you want to release deep fears, contact Chiara Rossetti

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