Helpful Blog Articles
10 Principles to Guide Children Without Shaming Them?
10 of 10. Remember that connection and compassion is the secret that helps children WANT to follow your lead. We only have influence with our child when they feel connected to us. They only feel connected when they feel seen and understood, when we respond with compassion and acceptance instead of shaming disapproval and judgment. Compassion and kindness isn't only for your child. It starts with yourself. You can’t be a loving parent if you’re feeling bad about yourself, any more than your child can act “right” if they feel bad about themselves. When all else fails, make yourself a cuppa, give yourself a big hug and remember you can hit the reset button anytime. Then give your child a big...
National Child Protection Week
National Child Protection Week Sept 1st - 7th Responding To Children And Young People Who Disclose Child Sexual Abuse Many children and young people won’t disclose child sexual abuse until later in their life. However some things make it more likely that a child or young person may tell about sexual abuse earlier. This includes: If they trust the person; If they feel comfortable with the person; If they feel they are in a safe environment; I f they think this person will understand them; If they feel this person will believe them; If they know they won’t get into trouble; If they have the understanding that what is happening is wrong and not their fault; If they believe their future is...
When Fathers Day Is Challenging
Whether you had a good, bad or indifferent relationship with your dad, Father’s Day can evoke strong emotions. For many celebrating Fathers Day, it is a day of being surrounded with love, laughter & joy. But for some, it may be a really challenging day for a range of reasons. Your father is no longer part of your life or you wish they were no longer part of your life. For some Father’s Day raises feelings of grief, loss, sadness or even anger. Maybe your dad has passed away or for other reasons is no longer part of your life. Maybe you're a dad who wants to see his kids but for some reason, you can't. Maybe Father’s Day was a day you enjoyed celebrating. So Father's Day can trigger...
How to Support those who are Grieving
Do you have a friend who is grieving Do you have a friend who is grieving and if you’re like most people, you’re never sure what to do or say when faced with someone’s pain and grief. Want more on how to help a grieving friend? https://www.refugeingrief.com/helper-overview/ Want support for yourself as you live through a life you didn’t ask for, but is here nonetheless? https://www.refugeingrief.com/life-gone-sideways/ Be sure to spread this comic around your friends. Helping people get better at giving support is going to take a team effort.