Before life as a Child Psychologist, I didn’t even know this problem existed. When I first started practicing, I promised myself I’d never work in this area! Twenty years on, I’ve helped hundreds of families deal with this embarrassing, uncomfortable, smelly and confusing issue. Yes, I’m now an expert on children pooing their pants! After…
Children’s sleeping & bedtime battles can be very varied, hugely frustrating, and extremely exhausting – for everyone. Here’s a list of some of the more common issues I see: Children refusing to sleep in their own bed. Parents needing to lie with their child Parents needing to go to sleep at the same time as…
We live in a time where if your child has behavioural issues, you will likely be told that your child has underlying issues, or even worse, an underlying condition. It’s also a fact that Attachment Disorders, ADD/ADHD, and Oppositional Defiance Disorder are all hugely over-diagnosed. Misdiagnosing can easily lead to the wrong treatment being given,…
My understanding of children’s behaviour has changed a lot over the years. Here are ten important points I have learnt along the way. Children need to DO AS THEY’RE TOLD! Children are not “their own Boss”! It’s the parent who is in charge. Children’s misbehaviour is usually just that, children misbehaving. Children misbehave for two…