If you’ve never had experience with children, how do you know if they are developing as they should be or whether there is something to be concerned about? Like so many other parents, Tamara Stanley and her husband didn’t know what Autism was when the school recommended a test for their eldest son. They certainly […]

Part 3 of a 3 Part Series on Basic Human Psychological Needs: Intentional Parenting BRAIN FACT + PSYCHOLOGY + PARENTING Autonomy is one of the core basic human psychological needs, as outlined in the study of Basic Psychological Needs Theory (BPNT). Autonomy means: Autonomy refers to the experience of volition and willingness. When satisfied, one […]

‘TUDE TIP + FAMILY + SANITY SAVER + TIME SAVER Mess = stress for your brain. It may not seem like a big issue, but simply having a disorganised or messy environment, whether it’s at your desk, in the kitchen or the Little Peeps bedrooms can cause your brain to release cortisol (the stress hormone) […]

‘TUDE TIP + FAMILY + SANITY SAVER Everyone needs a little time out sometimes. We all need a space to feel safe and calm, where we can chill out and relax. It’s great to have a dedicated ‘Calm Space’ or as Miss D calls it “An Oasis of Calm”. Calm spaces are perfect for helping […]

Part 2 of a 3 Part Series on Basic Human Psychological Needs: Intentional Parenting BRAIN FACT + PSYCHOLOGY + PARENTING Competency is one of the core basic human psychological needs, as outlined in the study of Basic Psychological Needs Theory (BPNT). To be competent means: the experience of effectiveness and mastery. Competence becomes satisfied as […]

Part 1 of a 3 part series about the basic human psychological needs. Parenting children with intention.