When things go wrong Keep calm, stay connected and kick ass with consequences! Why punishments are not effective, and how to make consequences have more traction – at home Read More »
Weathering and not worsening the storm Responding to explosions and dealing with hurtful provocations. What do you do when someone goes too far? In the words of the immortal Vinnie Jones, Read More »
Reframing conflict Reflections on returning. Anticipating and reframing conflict. NB – in writing today about our family decision to allow our daughter to return to school, I Read More »
I love my child but don’t like them Help! How is the lockdown treating you? For me, it’s been a marathon of a week. I’m sitting here, having mainlined my next dose of Read More »
Home truths about lying Home truths about lying – in kids and adults. There’s no doubt about it. Lockdown 3 is piling the pressures on in the home. We’re Read More »