by Leeann Horrill | Apr 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Most parents believe that praising our children builds their confidence and makes them feel secure and loved. Children DO need our encouragement and support, but praise that LABELS the child (e.g. “good” “best” “perfect”) is not helpful and can undermine confidence... 
by Leeann Horrill | Mar 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
Healthy self-esteem is so vital for our children, but where does a rock solid sense of self-worth and self-esteem come from? How do our children get a sense that they are valuable human beings? Well it turns out that we, as parents, have an enormous impact on our... 
by Leeann Horrill | Mar 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
What is “attachment” and why is it important for our children’s self-esteem? When parents consistently respond in a nurturing way to their baby and child’s emotional needs the child develops a “secure” attachment to the parent. (Don’t worry, consistently doesn’t... 
by Leeann Horrill | Feb 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
How do I just get my child to do what I want them to do? – now! It’s so frustrating! You just want your child to pick up their stuff from the living room floor! You just want them to hurry up and brush their teeth so you can leave for school on time! And you want...