When Your Teenager Loses It — Don’t Catch It:
How to Stay Calm (and Sane) Through Their Storms We love our teens.And yet—sometimes they drive us crazy.One moment they’re sweet and funny, and the next they slam the door, roll their eyes, or snap back with words that sting. Many parents tell me, “I try to stay calm, but before I know it, I’m […]
Healing After Divorce
The Rollercoaster of Emotions Separation or divorce is not “just paperwork.” It’s the loss of a dream, the ending of a story you once imagined for yourself. It’s natural to move through waves of denial, anger, sadness, and eventually acceptance, but it’s rarely a straight line. Healing looks more like a dance: two steps forward, […]
Expectations, Control, and Emotional Pain: Understanding and Regulating the Reactions We Feel
Do you sometimes find yourself disappointed or even deeply hurt by the behavior of your partner, your teenager, your child, or your boss? Maybe your teen rolls their eyes and slams the door, or your partner forgets something important to you. Maybe your boss dismisses your input in a meeting. In those moments, you might […]
When Our Expectations Meet Her Independence:
On Parenting, Control, and the Teenage Journey I don’t know about you —but have you ever left a conversation with your teenage daughter feeling completely… speechless? You came in with good intentions. You just wanted to help her focus, succeed, move forward in life.But she?Rolled her eyes, muttered “whatever,” and retreated behind the slammed door […]
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Too Good To Be True? Why We Struggle To Accept Joy
Ever landed your dream job and immediately thought, “This won’t last”? Or started a beautiful new relationship only to find yourself waiting for it to fall apart? You’re not alone. I see this too good to be true mindset in many of my clients—and, to be honest, I’ve caught myself slipping into it as well. It’s a quiet fear that […]
Clear Expectations = Calmer Parenting
Tired of power struggles and “Why won’t they just listen?” moments? One of the most powerful parenting tools is Expectation Setting. Inspired by Adlerian psychology, it’s not about control—it’s about respect, clarity, and connection. 🧠 Kids aren’t mind readers. When we clearly explain what we expect, they feel safer and more willing to cooperate. ✅ […]
Adolescence Unfiltered: Why Your Teen is Acting Out (And What You Can Do About It)
Let’s talk about adolescence. More and more parents are telling me they’ve had enough! Their once-sweet children have become moody, rebellious, and impossible to communicate with. “They just won’t listen!” they say. If you’re nodding along, you’re not alone. What’s Happening Inside the Adolescent Brain? As parents, we want the best for our children, but […]
Mums, Let’s Talk About Perfectionism
I woke up this morning thinking, I need to do yoga. But I only had 20 minutes. Often, I would give up and say, Oh, I’ll do it later when I have more time… or maybe tomorrow. And guess what? Later doesn’t come. Or sometimes, I avoid doing things because I think, It’s not going […]
Breaking The Cycle Of Low Self-Esteem: How To Rebuild Confidence
Who hasn’t struggled with low self-esteem at some point? That nagging inner voice that whispers, “You’re not good enough,” “You’ll never succeed,” or “Why even try?” can be relentless. The good news? Self-esteem isn’t a fixed trait—it’s something you can actively cultivate and strengthen. If you’re feeling stuck in self-doubt, exhausted by negative thoughts, or […]