Seeing Sleep Through Your Child’s Eyes Many parents share that their children find it difficult to fall asleep. They try different methods, yet often end up staying beside their child until sleep finally comes. One important step is understanding why bedtime feels so hard. For many children, falling asleep feels like a kind of parting, and this is why they feel anxious about it. Some even worry they might not wake up in the morning. Because children often cannot explain what they feel, they...

Cultural differences shape how we interpret children’s behaviour and how we respond to challenges. In some cultures, emotional therapy is widely recognised as a healthy and important way to cope with life’s difficulties. There is no shame in seeking support, and many parents rely on diagnoses to better understand and meet their child’s needs. Elsewhere, even in advanced societies, therapy is still in its infancy, often treated as a secret, sometimes even as a source of shame. I meet many...

When we talk about boundaries in parenting, what do we actually mean? This topic comes up in almost every parenting workshop or guidance session. Some parents struggle to set boundaries at all, while others may set limits that feel too rigid. But boundaries are not simply a fence dividing what is “allowed” and what is “forbidden.” They are much more than rules, they are the framework that helps children feel safe, connected, and understood. Boundaries as Space, Not Walls Think of boundaries...