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Struggling to be a loving, encouraging parent?
Wondering where to start in being a Positive Parent - how to put in place a framework that works for both you and the whole family? In...

Laura Atack
Apr 15, 20221 min read
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What is Positive Discipline? What's the link between that and Positive Parenting?
The terms 'Positive Parenting' and 'Positive Discipline' are often used interchangeably. But when I talk about Positive Discipline - I'm...

Laura Atack
Mar 29, 20224 min read
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No More Screaming - How Parent Coaching helped one parent enjoy time with their child again.
Ever wondered why parents book individual coaching sessions with me? Or what problems I help solve? Here is one client's take on it. 4...

Laura Atack
Mar 8, 20222 min read
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Tips for teaching my kids the value of tidying up
Arrgh - it's a mess - and when I ask him to tidy up, he just refuses! Sound familiar? Many parents who contact me for my Quick Fix...

Laura Atack
Jan 11, 20224 min read
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Ending mealtime battles
How can I get my child to eat? This week has been a reality check for me. I thought we were done with all the food battles. My eldest,...

Laura Atack
Nov 15, 20213 min read
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The Huge Bag of Worries - The Bestselling Book on dealing with Anxiety
This is one of my favourite books about emotions. And it came into our family's life at just the right time. We'd been going through some...

Laura Atack
Oct 25, 20212 min read
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Stuck in a chores rut?
8 ways to save your sanity (and teach your children important life skills!) 3 (or is it 4) weeks into the 'rentrée' . Afterschool...

Laura Atack
Oct 4, 20213 min read
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The Animals in my Brain - How can I help my child understand and manage their feelings?
(A book review!) If you're looking for a child-friendly way to help your children understand about their brain and what happens when they...

Laura Atack
Sep 20, 20212 min read
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How can I get my exhausted toddler to bed? 10 amazing tips
And once they're there, how can I get them to stay there? Help! I just transitioned my toddler to a toddler bed, and now he won't stay...

Laura Atack
Sep 7, 20214 min read
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Ready for 'La Rentrée'? Don't panic: 7 simple tips for going back to school
La Rentrée is a big thing here - the French calendar is structured around it, so the first thing is to take a deep breath, and remember...

Laura Atack
Aug 31, 20212 min read
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Help - how do I choose? So many amazing positive parenting books.
This summer I have been reviewing a parenting book each week for my awesome parenting Community.. Here's one of the HUGE (maybe...

Laura Atack
Aug 12, 20211 min read
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5 simple Positive Parenting tips to get your kids to listen, without yelling!
Ever found yourself in the hallway in the mornings, saying: "Put your shoes on, we're going to be late! Did you brush your teeth? And...

Laura Atack - certified Parenting coach
May 21, 20213 min read
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Help! How to get my child loving chores and helping at home?
Which chores are suitable for which age group? Earlier this month, I was working with a client. Their questions: How do I get my 7 year...

Laura Atack - certified Parenting coach
Apr 26, 20212 min read
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Parenting workshops for under 5s
Want to stop the 'no', tantrums and bedtime battles? Parenting workshops to transform the chaos to calm.

Laura Atack - certified Parenting coach
Apr 13, 20211 min read
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IT's MINE... GIVE IT BACK! (Help! How can I encourage my child to share?)
(Amended October 2023 to fix formatting and links) GIVE IT BACK..... Mummy, he's taken my toy ..... MMMMMUUUUUUUUUMMMY! Sound familiar?...

Laura Atack - certified Parenting coach
Mar 30, 20214 min read
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3 easy parenting tips
Quick changes of wording that will make a HUGE difference. 3 easy switches for stress-free, effective parenting.
Parenting coach tips

Laura Atack - certified Parenting coach
Mar 26, 20212 min read
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He hates her! How can I help my toddler love their new sibling?
Momma, you have been so prepared for your new baby's arrival. You spent hours chatting with your toddler - they were excited and loved...

Laura Atack - certified Parenting coach
Feb 27, 20211 min read
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What EXACTLY happens in your workshops Laura?
Find out more about my parenting workshops. What happens, week by week..

Laura Atack - certified Parenting coach
Feb 15, 20211 min read
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Attachment Theory
“..Intimate attachments to other human beings are the hub around which a person’s life revolves, not only when he is an infant or a...

Laura Atack - certified Parenting coach
Nov 16, 20203 min read
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Siblings - what to do with their fighting?
Have you been wondering how to handle sibling rivalry from a Positive Parenting perspective? You may find my advice quite surprising! I...

Laura Atack - certified Parenting coach
Nov 9, 20202 min read
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