We are pleased to share that Sharing Parenting is launching a new Family Resource Pack Project on Monday 11th May 2020 for isolated familes. Thanks to funding from Suffolk Community Foundation and the fantastic work of our Outreach Workers a pack is provided FREE to referred families to support them and their children at home during lockdown/isolation. Each […]
How to support my child at home
You can download one of our leaflets HERE and the reverse side HERE. If you and your children have to stay at home you may see a change in behaviour or may have to cope with more challenging behaviour with this change of routine. We have put together a few tips and strategies to support […]
16. Do You Have a Fussy Eater?
Fussy eating is really a common issue with children so please be reassured by that. Here are some of our top tips to help with fussy eating. Eating together, and having the same meals will often help children be less anxious about eating. This is a good opportunity to connect with your child. Timing, think […]
15. Top Tips for a Bedtime Routine
“I want to go to bed”- said no child ever! Bed times are often a battle while for some others getting off to sleep is the problem. Whatever your issues we have some positive tips to get back on track with your child’s sleep routine. Thick curtains or a blackout blind can really help getting […]
14. Why do Teenagers Need To Play too?
It is well documented in any parenting book or website that play is important for early child development, it is known to help them academically and socially but did you know play is also known for its benefits on teenager’s emotional well-being? As children get older society often does not place the same value on […]
Time for Reflection
One of our team shares their reflective thoughts during lockdown …. The natural rhythm of lockdown Cast your minds back to a ‘normal’ school day morning….get up, dressed and out the door to deliver one or more children to school. Was it calm? Any Arguments? Any stresses about lost PE kits or forgotten lunch boxes? […]
13. Flow chart to find the NEED behind the behaviour
When everyone gets emotionally flooded it is difficult to see the child or teens need. Sharing Parenting programmes are based on Adler’s theory that ‘all behaviour has a purpose’. Do you often wonder why your child wants your attention as soon as you try to make a phone call? It is likely they are trying […]
Top Tips for Helping children With School Closure
Routines and familiarity often make children feel safe. Some children find change harder to handle then others. If a child’s routine changes it can make them feel anxious or sometimes angry. They may not be able to express why they are feeling these emotions. These top tips may help: Let children talk through the changes, […]
Win a prize in our Mother’s Day Competition
Update: The lucky winners to our Mother’s Day competition to our question: ‘What’s the best advice you would share with other Mums’ are: First prize goes to ….. Simone T – “The best advice I would share with other mums is – don’t sweat the small stuff, no parent does everything perfect or even right, […]
Day time and Night time wetting
Day time and Night time wetting Potty training and night time wetting can be very confusing for you and your child. We have put together a few tips below but please remember to speak to your health visitor or GP if you have concerns. Potty Training If you have a toddler you may be […]