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With positive parenting awareness month coming to an end, I wanted to dedicate this last blog article in the series to the parents who are people pleasers out there. As it can be hard enough to set boundaries and say no for yourself never mind adding the situations with your child(ren). For those not familiar with positive parenting (also known as gentle parenting), it is about finding the balance between being overly restrictive and permissive parenting, the term “empathetic limits” is often used which highlights the balance between boundaries and acknowledging the emotions of the child. Read my 3 parenting tips below: 
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This article discusses the benefits of art therapy in supporting parents in their journey, and creating deeper connections with their children. Please find below three ways it has been shown to help:  Parenting is hard work, and we can all use different forms of support along the journey of parenthood. This month is positive parenting awareness month, positive parenting is similar to gentle parenting and attachment parenting in that it strives to find the balance between healthy boundaries without being overly restrictive (Codekas, 2024). The approach fosters nurturing, empathy, and communication. Please find below my five top resources:  With blue Monday around the corner next week, I wanted to create an article relevant to one of the ways to support depression symptoms. Buyesse et al. (2018) speaks to the high comorbidity of depression and insomnia. There is much in the research literature speaking to the benefits of addressing sleep issues when treating depression. In this article I invite you to consider two ways sleep support helps with depression.  With the new year upon us, motivation for change is in the air. A key factor in change is sustainability over time. In this article I invite you to consider the three steps below to blend self-compassion and setting intentions.  |
AuthorI am a Registered Psychotherapist and Art Therapist. And I have been writing this blog since May 2021 about various topics including parenting, supporting adult and child mental health, and holistic approaches. The intention of this blog is to provide resources and information to others, however it is not intended to take the place of therapy. If you have any questions about anything written please reach out to me. Archives
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