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Why Children Need Predictability More Than Perfection

Why Children Need Predictability More Than Perfection

Children build a sense of safety mainly from routine and repetition, not from parents getting every decision right. A predictable pattern to the day, from mealtimes to bedtime to who’s picking them up from school, tells a child what to expect next, and that certainty does more for their wellbeing than a flawless parenting record ever could. This matters most…

How To Identify If Your Child Is Developing An Eating Disorder

How To Identify If Your Child Is Developing An Eating Disorder

One of the worst things you can go through as a parent is watching your child suffer and over the last few years there have been real problems with eating disorders, with hospitalisations growing during the pandemic, and the problem still being far from over. According to reports in the USA alone, there was growth of around 7.2% per month…