KindleKids Child Psychologists

09/12/2024

If your child thinks you believe they can handle tough situations, they’re more likely to try. Build their confidence by acknowledging their efforts!

06/12/2024

When children know we have faith in their ability to handle challenges, they’re more likely to try. Let them know you believe in their strength, and watch their confidence grow! Don’t anticipate your child’s anxiety—start every day with a clean slate. Show them you believe they can handle challenges, and they’ll start believing it too. 🌅 How do you help your child approach each day positively? Share your tips below!

04/12/2024

Anxiety can trigger different responses in children (and adults too!) Recognising these responses is the first step in understanding how your child is feeling and how to support them. Our course provides lots of strategies to help children deal with their anxiety, check out our bio to find out more. Have you experienced challenges with anxious kids? Share your stories or tips on how you manage these moments with empathy! Let's learn together.

02/12/2024

As parents, our instinct is to protect our children from harm, but life can present challenges that impact their psychological development. Factors like trauma, family changes, and social difficulties can affect how children cope. Resilience—the ability to adjust positively to adversity—is crucial for their well-being. In our blog post on adversity, we demonstrate key strategies to foster resilience. By promoting resilience, we equip our children to face challenges confidently. Read more in our blog here:

Promoting Resilience As parents, we try and protect our children and keep them safe from physical, emotional and psychological harm. Sometimes however, our children experience things which can be potentially harmful to their psychological development. This may be in relation to themselves or others....

29/11/2024

Our children's behaviour is often a reflection of how we respond to these silent questions. Taking just a few minutes of undistracted, special time each day can make all the difference. 💖

In these moments, we show our children that they matter, that we truly see and hear them. Whether it's reading a book, playing a game, or just talking, this time builds connection, trust, and a foundation for emotional security. 🧸

Remember, it's not about perfection—it's about presence. 🌱

How will you spend special time with your child today? 💬👨‍👩‍👧

27/11/2024

We're so grateful for this feedback. Our online course is designed to provide parents with practical, evidence-based tools to support their children through anxiety, emotional regulation, and social challenges.

Whether you're navigating meltdowns, building confidence, or just looking for more skills to help your child thrive—this course has something for every parent. 🌱

Ready to see the difference? 💡 Join us today and learn strategies that work!
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25/11/2024

Busted: Attachment parenting fosters secure relationships, which actually help children grow into confident, independent adults.

Attachment parenting is often misunderstood. What benefits have you seen from building strong bonds? Let’s discuss! 🤗👨‍👩‍👧

22/11/2024

Sometimes, parents have concerns about their child that are difficult to put their finger on. Something doesn’t feel quite right, but what?

At KindleKids, Leanne Cowan’s unique approach blends both clinical and educational psychology to provide a complete picture of a child’s abilities and needs, supporting not only the child, but providing answers and peace of mind to parents so that they can move forward together.

Read more about the KindleKids assessment approach here:
https://kindlekids.org.uk/educational-assessment/

21/11/2024

Separation anxiety in children is a natural part of growing up, but it can be challenging for both kids and parents.

Find some gentle strategies to help your child feel secure and supported during these transitions in our POWER course, available online. Visit https://kindlekids.org.uk/power-life-skills/

19/11/2024

✨ Embrace Imperfection in Parenting! ✨

Parenting is a journey filled with pressure to be perfect, but it's important to remember that no parent is flawless. Today we explore how to effectively praise our children without adding undue stress to ourselves or them.

Instead of using vague praise like “good job,” focus on specific efforts and attitudes. Celebrate their hard work, resilience, and willingness to try new things! 💪🏽

It's also crucial to be kind to yourself. Everyone has tough days, and acknowledging your own efforts and victories as a parent can help shift your mindset. Remember, the ""perfect parent"" doesn't exist—what matters is that you’re doing your best.

Check out the blog for more insights on fostering a positive and nurturing environment for your kids without the burden of unrealistic expectations!

This is not intended to be another article that makes you feel like a bad parent or that you are doing yet another thing wrong! As parents, we are constantly getting messages about how we should be trying harder, doing better, and creating ‘perfect’ kids. As we all know the ‘perfect parent’ ...