Child on child abuse: An increasing reality and one family’s story
2 February 2024 Problematic sexual behaviour in children I want to draw attention to something that is by no means easy to talk about, let alone think about. I am seeing a marked increase in…
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Parenting: It’s about who you are, not what you know
26 January 2024 Parenting is about who you are and how you see yourself, not what you know. Parenting from the heart as opposed to the head. We can listen to as many profound talks…
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Introducing Photographer Lexi Diack
19 January 2024 I have been dying to introduce you to the person behind the photos you can find throughout my website. The photos of me, my play room in Howick and also all…
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Process is Messy
12 January 2024 Process is messy I was reminded once again during the holidays that process is messy. It just is. We put up some shelves in our living space and standing there…
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Parenting Goals
5 January 2024 Welcome to 2024! I truly hope it is going well for you so far. I’m so glad you’re here. Thank you to every person who has sent in query or made…
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Everything’s changing …
1 December 2023 The theme of the last month in my play therapy work has very much been around helping children of all ages prepare for and negotiate change. It is a feature of year…
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WAW- What A Week
17 November 2023 I don’t know about you, but this has been a WAW – a What A Week week. From the beginning it has delivered curved balls and twists and turns galore. Have you…
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Sleep, Play and Screentime
Children need the right amounts of sleep and play for growth and health. They also need plenty of active play or movement. Screentime actively takes away from quality of sleep and active play time in…
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It Is Here!
3 November 2023 Just like the Webb Ellis trophy* and Siya Kolisi* have landed home, so has my website – wooooo hoooo! This is my very first blog from my brand new site! Welcome and…
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The Emotional Connection Survey: A summary
So, a few months ago I sent out a survey to informally gather your thoughts and feelings about emotional connection. Thank you to all who responded! I really love the process of doing these surveys, so if…
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