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A gentle approach to potty training
A gentle approach to potty training

Potty training can be a big step. Find out how to make the learning curve a little smoother.

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Mindful parenting, Parenting toddlersNneka IkeoguNovember 4, 2018pottytraining Comment
A mindful approach to getting your kids to listen.
A mindful approach to getting your kids to listen.

I’m being a snappy, shouty no-fun mum, there has to be something that can make it easier.

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Mindful parentingNneka IkeoguSeptember 24, 2018mindful listenComment
How to handle toddler tantrums
How to handle toddler tantrums

He’s always been strong-willed but now he’s having tantrums all the time and it’s really getting me down.

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Positive parentsNneka IkeoguAugust 23, 2018mumbler tantrum Comments
How to Manage social anxiety in young children
How to Manage social anxiety in young children

Managing social anxiety in young children can be tricky but Claire and Nneka have a few simple ideas that might just help. #mindfulparenting

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Parenting kidsNneka IkeoguAugust 9, 2018social anxiety, mumbler social anxiety Comment
How to overcome perfectionism in children
How to overcome perfectionism in children

It isn’t easy having a child who wants everything ‘just right’. Simple shifts for helping overcome perfectionism in children.

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Positive parentsNneka IkeoguJuly 23, 2018mumbler perfectionistComment
How to mindfully respond when your toddler hurts the baby.
How to mindfully respond when your toddler hurts the baby.

As a parent this is a tricky situation to manage calmly, after all you love both your little people but you can't help feeling your blood boil when the big one casually injures the baby yet again. 

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Mindful parentingNneka IkeoguJuly 16, 2018toddlerhurtbabyComment
The power of mindful parenting
The power of mindful parenting

The secret to happier parenting even on the long days.

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Mindful parentingNneka IkeoguJuly 2, 2018powermindful, mindfulComment
Back Chat: How to respond without losing it
Back Chat: How to respond without losing it

It can be hard to handle when your child talks back or always seems to want to have the last word. But changing the way you think about it could be the key ending the drama.

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Mindful parentingNneka IkeoguJune 11, 2018back talk, behaviourComment
Podcasts for the Mindful Mother
Podcasts for the Mindful Mother

Inspiring, creative and caring. Whatever your mood there’s a mindful podcast to suit.

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Mindful parentingNneka IkeoguJune 11, 2018mindfulpodcast, mindfulComment
How to end homework battles
How to end homework battles

Sick of the nagging and cajoling required to get your child to do their homework? Time for a new approach.

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Positive parentsNneka IkeoguJune 4, 2018homework battleComment
The secret to Parenting happiness?
The secret to Parenting happiness?

They are delicious to me, these quiet moments of mothering. 

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Mindful parentingNneka IkeoguMay 21, 2018mindfulparentweek, mindfulComment
Simple mindfulness tools for children
Simple mindfulness tools for children

Children’s mindfulness coach Jenny shares how to introduce simple mindfulness practices in your family. It all starts with a cup of tea. Perfect.

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Mindful parentingNneka IkeoguMay 21, 2018jennymindfulComment
Three positive benefits of mindful parenting
Three positive benefits of mindful parenting

Is it easy? Not always, but the skills and practices involved in mindfulness can help you transform the sometimes difficult world of parenting into one that flows more easily.

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Mindful parentingNneka IkeoguMay 21, 2018sammindfulComment
Why this is the only parenting approach that truly matters
Why this is the only parenting approach that truly matters

Does the way you parent fit with your parenting values? With the way you want to raise your child and the goals you want to achieve as a parent? It should do. And here’s why.

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Mindful parentingNneka IkeoguMay 14, 2018mindful motherhood, mindful Comment
10 simple tips to deal with toddler temper tantrums
10 simple tips to deal with toddler temper tantrums

It was the day she wanted her toast cut differently I realised I needed a different approach. 10 top tips for mindful toddler temper tantrum management.

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Parenting kidsNneka IkeoguMay 7, 201810thingstantrum Comment
3 loving things to say to your kids every day
3 loving things to say to your kids every day

How many ways do you have of telling your child you love them? Say it in more ways than one, starting with these three ideas.

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Mindful parenting, Positive parentsNneka IkeoguApril 30, 2018love, connection Comment
Mindful Parenting in a fast paced world
Mindful Parenting in a fast paced world

Being on auto-pilot is a big bugbear of mine. In my experience, life is a lot less fun when you find yourself wondering aimlessly down a path that you didn’t so much choose as stumble upon.

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Mindful parentingNneka IkeoguApril 23, 2018conciousparent, fastpaced, mindfulComment
The key to praising your child effectively
The key to praising your child effectively

When you praise your child, do you think beyond the "Well done" or "Good girl" comments? Using praise is a great way to make your child feel good in the moment, but there's also a way of making it have an impact that lasts much, much longer. 

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Positive parents, Mindful parentingNneka IkeoguApril 16, 2018praiseComment
EASY connection routines for happier kids
EASY connection routines for happier kids

I'm trying to work on a more intentional life. One where it doesn't feel like every minute is spent calculating which task I can cross off the list while my daughter plays.

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Positive parentsNneka IkeoguApril 9, 2018connectionroutines Comments
Why this parenting advice should be ignored
Why this parenting advice should be ignored

Parenting 'advice' comes in many forms, and from every angle. But while some of it may seem logical, the truth is that when it comes to raising happy, emotionally intelligent children, logic may just need to take a back seat. 

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Mindful parentingNneka IkeoguApril 2, 2018Comment
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