Recognising anxiety and depression as parents
Have you ever felt guilty that your emotional or mental state could be affecting your children? I confess that I, without knowing it, I have lived for a long time in a state of anxiety and [...]
In Behaviour, Communication, Confidence, Development, Mindfulness, Motivation, Resilience, Responsibility
Posted Stop telling your kids what NOT to do
Stop bothering your sister. Don’t load the dishwasher like that! Quit messing around! Hurry up, you’re going to be late! Managing your child’s behavior is a huge part of [...]
In Accountability, Behaviour, Communication, Depression, Exercise, Peer Pressure, Responsibility, Rules, Social Skills, Technology, Uncategorized
Posted Is screen time the real problem for our kids?
With the pandemic, screen time has never been as high as today. During the first lockdown in 2020, French children, aged 6 to 12, spent 7 to 8 hours online mainly because of online class and [...]
In Communication, Confidence, Creativity, Development, Emotional Intelligence, Goal Setting, Mindfulness, Motivation, Positivity, Resilience, Self Esteem
Posted Potential Like a Seed
CHILDREN’S POTENTIAL IS LIKE A SEED WAITING TO GERMINATE What is potential? I’m holding a baobab seed in my hand. It’s a small dark brown kidney-shaped seed. Then I begin to [...]
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Positive Leisure Time
What is positive leisure time? Most of the people that I know are not familiar with that term. Well it is actually time allocated to connect with yourself….but how? Disconnecting from [...]
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Low-Carb is your child’s best friend, and that’s a fat!
Healthy eating is something that has become quite big in my life lately. I knew the basics of what was healthy, but after a while I noticed I had terrible pains after eating the usual pasta or [...]
In Anxiety, Behaviour, Communication, Confidence, Development, Divorce, Single Parent Family, Stress
Posted Blended Families and Co-parents: Communication
Written by:- Monique Engelbrecht Kids Life Coach Play Well Live Well Kids Life Studio® As a Kids Life Coach, I have a special interest in family dynamics which include blended households, [...]
In Bullying, Confidence, Development, Fears, Motivation, Peer Pressure, Positivity, School, Stress, Success Mindset
Posted I am Bully-Proof, What’s Your Superpower?
Written by Monique Engelbrecht – Kids Life Coach Play Well Live Well Kids Life Studio® What do you do when your child is the victim of bullying? Is it really that easy for them to try [...]
Keeping Your Child’s Routine in a Co-parenting Environment
By Monique Engelbrecht Kids Life Coach Play Well Live Well Kids Life Studio There is a lot of research pointing to the mental health benefits of having a daily routine. It can reduce our stress [...]