Being ‘present’ in day-to-day life can be difficult when there are so many things to think about. Today, even for just 15 minutes, why not try being totally present with your child. No checking your emails/phone etc, just watch what your child is doing and sit with them/join them in there play. They will cherish having your undivided attention 😊
In my recent travels many people have asked me for advice on when their child won’t poo on the potty. Take a look at this American article… I think it has some great ideas to help with this common hiccup at the potty training stage.
To all those in the Elmbridge and Kingston Upon Thames area…I will be holding a short talk about Play Therapy, followed by drop-in sessions for parents and carers to discuss any issues they may wish to about their child. This will take place on Tuesday 27th October from 10am at Mini Me’s Softplay in Esher. Please feel free to come and meet me and to spread the word.
If we listen to children when they are upset and acknowledge what they are feeling we can help them move on from that feeling. It does not mean we give in and give them the ice cream they really want… It just means we let them know that we know how it feels to really want something that we can’t have.
Want to try Messy Play but not keen on the mess?
You could try this…
Under supervision (to ensure there is no hurting) children can be left to work out if/how to collaborate
