Blog - Small Steps Counselling

Being a seasoned mum of 2 children, when I found myself pregnant 9 years after my 2nd child had been born, I struggled a bit with the concept of having another baby. If I’m honest, I went into denial a little bit – after all, I thought I was done with bringing new children into…

Ask Me A Question

October 10, 2018

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Those of you who follow me on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ChildBehaviourSolutions) will know that I recently put out a video on to the page asking you what you would like to know before meeting with me for any (paid for) sessions. A huge thank you to those who commented, and I hope the responses posted on the…

The Insiders Guide to Parenting an Anxious Child

September 28, 2018

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anxiety, children, parenting

So, what’s the secret to successfully parenting an anxious child? How do you even know you have an anxious child? And, surely the best way to do that is to resolve the issue causing the anxiety? Well that would seem to be the obvious answer … but is it the right one? The first thing…

‘Selfcare’ – The Way To Grow Or Self-indulgent Pap?

August 17, 2018

Have you heard? Self-care is the way to grow. But what are your thoughts on it? Do you believe that a little bit of self-care is a crucial part of survival – or do you think it’s for those who don’t have any backbone and is really just an excuse for self-indulgent hobbies? Personally, I…

School’s out for Summer

August 1, 2018

School holidays! And so the 6-week break is upon us …. is it a time for cheers and celebration and unplanned day trips; or is it a time of challenging behaviour due to the break in routine and the unpredictability that break brings?

Who Is She?

June 11, 2018

Behaviours That Challenge

May 2, 2018