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Catherine Hallissey Psychologist

Psychologist, parent support, mum of 5
I help busy parents create a family life they love
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10/06/2024

Earlier is not necessarily better.

Later is not necessarily better either.

It’s simply about going at the pace that feels right for each child, encouraging without pushing, supporting without forcing.

05/05/2024

This one hits hard. FOLLOW Catherine Hallissey Psychologist for more parenting support

Our children don’t want our wisdom.

What they really want is to feel seen, to feel heard, to feel understood.

So, next time your child shares something of their life with you, resist the urge to give advice.

Just be there.

This is especially true if you're parenting teenagers.

If you do want to give advice, do your best to ask first...

e.g. try asking "is this a time you just want me to listen or do you want to problem solve it together?'

When you do this, you'll be amazed at how often your child just wants to be heard.

❤️

Quote: Nicole Schwarz

04/05/2024

Speak life into your kids as they have this amazing way of becoming exactly who we say they are. FOLLOWCatherine Hallissey Psychologist for more parenting support

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03/05/2024

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This one gets me every time I read it.

Parenting is so bittersweet 💔

Sometimes, I would love to go back to my earliest days of motherhood and spend less time worrying and more time connecting and playing.

And then I remind myself that I can start over again, right now.

I can take this moment and pick one thing I want to change.

So, for me, I'm choosing more connection.

✳️ What will you choose?

Drop a ❤️ if you needed this reminder today, and share with someone who needs it too.

02/05/2024

Sometimes, the very best thing you can do is to simply be there ❤️

When your child is upset, try to resist the urge to fill the space.

Just be there with them, loving them through it.

Often, your calm loving presence is all the soothing that is needed.

❤️

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Quote: Fred Rogers

01/05/2024

"Is it too late?" - the question I hear all the time. FOLLOW Catherine Hallissey Psychologist for more

And my answer is always the same:

It's never too late…
..unless you never start.

So, whatever it is, just start.

You don't have to get it right - just get going.

Take imperfect action in the right direction.

This is a core principle of what we do inside my parenting membership - to start really small and aim for 1% improvement each day.

This is the key to lasting behaviour change.

Maybe you want to build a deeper connection with your teenager...just start by joining them in their world for brief moments each day - ask them about their friends, their music, their shows etc.

Maybe you want to start meditation...just start with something simple like the 21 day meditation on the Atom app.

Maybe you want to reduce stress and increase coping skills...just start by taking 3 deep breaths right now and do the same tomorrow.

Maybe you want to drink more water...just start by drinking a glass of water now and keep a jug of water where you will notice it tomorrow.

Whatever it is, just get started.

Take imperfect action NOW.

Don't wait.

Just start.

❤️

(inspired by .brainhealth.doctor)

30/04/2024

One of the reasons parenting is so hard is because it requires such a high level of emotional maturity...FOLLOW Catherine Hallissey Psychologist for more parenting support
..to be able to stay calm in the face of maddening behaviour
..to be able to work when sleep deprived
..to be able to put another's needs before your own, day in day out
..to be able to love unconditionally, even when your child's actions are unlovable
..to be able to focus on connection, even when you're being pushed away by your teenager
..to be able to respond with love, even when you're hurt or overwhelmed

So, today, take a moment to appreciate yourself and all that you do.

Then think about all the things that help you parent as the best version of yourself.

For me, it's about all the basics - getting enough sleep, drinking enough water, eating well, moving my body, having fun, spending time connecting with others - when I focus on these things, I'm able to be a much better parent.

Now, see if you can add a little more of the things that help you into your day.

Quote: Sarah Boyd

29/04/2024

➡️ Simple truth: If you want to be welcome in your child's world when they're grown up, you must join them in their world when they're small.

No, that doesn't mean you need to drop everything and play all day.

What it does mean is sprinkling moments of connection and presence throughout the day whenever you can.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

1️⃣ becoming genuinely curious about what they're interested in

2️⃣ asking them to explain their games to you

3️⃣ listening to their favourite music with them

4️⃣ watching their favourite movies with them (bonus points if you don't look at your phone during the movie!)

5️⃣ asking them to create a family bucket list and tick the experiences off together
..there are so many ways to do this - it's all about finding what works for you and your family so that you can feel joy in your connection.

Childhood is made up of millions of moments - this is just about sprinkling connection throughout.

✨ Get instant access to my Raising Well-Behaved Kids workshop for more some simple strategies to build connection and reduce family conflict - link in bio ✨

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quote: L.R.Knost - Little Hearts/Gentle Parenting Resources

27/04/2024

FOLLOW Catherine Hallissey Psychologist for parenting support to make your life easier. Want to give your son a gift that will last a lifetime? Raise him to be ok with the fact that not everyone will like him.

Life will be so much easier for him if he can cope and move on when someone doesn't like him!

Leave a ❤️ if you want to raise your son this way.

Quote: adapted from

25/04/2024

Truth time - your relationship with your child will influence all of their future relationships...FOLLOW Catherine Hallissey Psychologist for more parenting support

What you do matters more than you can ever know.

Your relationship will live on inside them forever.

How you love them will become their blueprint of what it is to love and be loved in return.

How you handle conflict will influence how they handle conflict.

How you handle tough moments will influence how they navigate tough moments.

Yet it's easy to get overwhelmed with the everyday stresses of parenting.

When that happens, you're more likely to parent by default than by design.

That's why parenting with intention is a core part of what we do inside my parenting membership.

👉 If you want my help, DM me the word 'INTERESTED' and I'll send you the details of how I can support you ⁣with this ✨

01/04/2024

"Is it too late?" - the question I hear all the time. FOLLOW Catherine Hallissey Psychologist for more simple tips to help you love your life more

And my answer is always the same:

It's never too late…
..unless you never start.

So, whatever it is, just start.

You don't have to get it right - just get going.

Take imperfect action in the right direction.

This is a core principle of what we do inside my parenting membership - to start really small and aim for 1% improvement each day.

This is the key to lasting behaviour change.

Maybe you want to build a deeper connection with your teenager...just start by joining them in their world for brief moments each day - ask them about their friends, their music, their shows etc.

Maybe you want to start meditation...just start with something simple like the 21 day meditation on the Atom app.

Maybe you want to reduce stress and increase coping skills...just start by taking 3 deep breaths right now and do the same tomorrow.

Maybe you want to drink more water...just start by drinking a glass of water now and keep a jug of water where you will notice it tomorrow.

Whatever it is, just get started.

Take imperfect action NOW.

Don't wait.

Just start.

❤️

(post inspired by .brainhealth.doctor)

31/03/2024

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