Do we ever grow up? As a ‘grown woman’ with a husband, two kids and a dog I should be grown up, but I don’t feel like I am. When I’m dressed for work I tell people ‘I’m wearing my ‘grown up’ clothes’ and if my children scream, unable to cope with being the one … More A Big Kid in A Grown Up Body
Having two girls, today’s headline ‘UK Girls Are Becoming More Miserable’ grabbed my attention. It turns out that this ‘misery’ stems from issues with body image and poor self-esteem. The Children’s Society ‘Good Childhood Report’ gives evidence that girls as young as five worry about their size and appearance, and hearing parents talk about ‘dieting’ really doesn’t help. … More Protecting Our Daughters’ Happiness
Emotional Resilience is something we can learn. Here are some tips on what to focus on. #positivepsychology #parenting … More ‘Bounce-Back-Ability’ Part 2 – Building Emotional Resilience