The history of feelings

The history of feelings

  If you experienced not being heard, or not being understood, or not being loved just for being you as a child, you probably remember how painful that is.   Remembering how we felt as a child can be powerful to help us put ourselves in our child’s shoes and...
I’m so grateful for Aware Parenting

I’m so grateful for Aware Parenting

  I’m so incredibly grateful for Aware Parenting. I feel moved as I look at old photos and reflect back on 18 years of parenting (this picture is from 10 years ago).   When I came across Aware Parenting when I was pregnant with my daughter 18 years ago, I...
Playing before sleep

Playing before sleep

  Have you ever noticed that your child can become extra playful, just when you’re wanting them to wind down to sleep?   One of the many things I love about Aware Parenting is the deep trust it has in a child’s innate wisdom.   A child’s psyche, body...
Not Feeling Alone with Our Feelings

Not Feeling Alone with Our Feelings

When we are children, we don’t come inbuilt with the capacity to be present with our feelings.   We need the adults around us to be able to be present with our feelings, so that we internalise their loving presence and have the capacity to be present with...
Do you know the three levels of attachment play?

Do you know the three levels of attachment play?

Hello! If attachment play is new to you, you might like to look at my free ebook on it HERE. If you’re already familiar with it, I wonder if you’ve thought about it operating at three different levels. This is how I think of it. CONNECTION AND CHOICE LEVEL...