Category Attuned Life
Christmas Day checklist for family get-togethers
It’s that time of year again and only 1-2 weeks away from Christmas. Whether you’re keenly looking forward to excited faces and squeals of delight by children on Christmas morning OR Dreading every second of the day until the Christmas…
Relationship boundaries: What are they? And how do I create healthy boundaries?
Boundaries in relationships are a bit like the borders of our states they essentially define where one person ends and the next person begins. Imagine a chalk line drawn on the ground between you and another person: everything on your…
School’s out for summer: should my child be doing homework during the holidays?
The end of the school year is almost upon us and kids are in for weeks of long summer days away from school. Many parents wonder if this time away from school is detrimental to their child’s learning or if…
How can I help my anxious child?
Most people will experience some anxiety, stress or fear at some stage, this includes children. Our lifestyles are busy, and our children do their best to keep up. People often ask me why their child may be feeling anxious. Think…
Why men are a mess
Steve Biddulph (psychologist, well known author and champion of the Australian men’s movement) in his book Manhood outlines why men are a mess. He argues that while men appear to have it all, in reality that’s not the case: Boys…
Are you anxious? 3 tips to manage anxiety through mindfulness
Symptoms of anxiety can present in many different ways in both the mind and the body. Often when clients come to see me, what they describe in their first session can be feelings of dread, worry, feeling like they are…
Yr 12 Exam stress… How to channel anxiety to reach your potential
Anxiety really does not have to be your enemy: Learn how to manage and channel Yr 12 exam stress to reach your potential Year 12 exams began last week so I suspect if my blog title caught your attention, you…
When hearing is not enough…
If I were to ask you whether you hear the people in your life, or do you listen to the people in your life, what would be your answer? The really interesting thing is that hearing and listening are actually…
Why does my child behave better for others than he does for me?
Babysitters, grandparents, child care workers, kindergarten teachers and school teachers all tell you your child is well behaved, well-mannered, helpful and polite. Not a behavioural, emotional or social concern in sight. You feel proud of your child and of yourself…
Regrets, I’ve had a few…
‘Regrets, I’ve had a few’ – that famous line in Frank Sinatra’s song, My Way, always makes me stop and wonder, “Who on earth only has a FEW regrets in their life?!!” It seems to me that regret is part…