This article was first publish on TheCoachSpace The default for all working mums is ’busy’. There is certainly a lot to get through in an average week. But when busy becomes unmanageable, it can turn into overwhelm and leave us floundering. Feeling unable to cope with the demands and responsibilities placed on you causes stress […]

This article was first publish on TheCoachSpace here is a reason why our children demand so much of our attention, and it’s not just to annoy us!  To become a well-rounded individual, every human needs a healthy attachment to their parents and for that bond to grow throughout childhood. From your child’s perspective, it’s a […]

This article was first publish on TheCoachSpace It’s hard to ignore the political strife in the world right now, with the cost of living crisis affecting just about everyone to some degree or another. The one thing that makes humans unique among other species is the ability to visualise and make plans. This becomes difficult […]

This article was first publish on TheCoachSpace Parents often lament the lack of time they have to spend with their children. But the truth is, spending time with your child won’t amount to much if you can’t maintain the necessary energy levels needed to connect, communicate and really be present as a parent.    Our energy […]

This article was first publish on TheCoachSpace Whether it’s a broccoli stand-off between you and your toddler or your teenager’s refusal to clean their room, as a parent you’ve probably found yourself deep in a power struggle with your child at some stage. It’s important to set limits on bad behaviour and establish your authority […]

This article was first publish on TheCoachSpace As parents, we want to raise resilient kids. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that life can throw some startling curveballs our way. And if we want our kids to handle the setbacks that will likely be part of their lives as they grow, […]

This article was first publish on TheCoachSpace Most parents have been there: Going through the daily routine of parenting when suddenly your usually agreeable offspring starts having a red alert-level meltdown. The more you try to take control of the situation, the more they buck against your authority (or, let’s be honest, your pleas to […]

This article was first publish on TheCoachSpace For working mothers, feeling accomplished and satisfied at the end of the day can be a  challenge, to say the least.  It is easy for us to get stressed even thinking about all we have to do and achieve, and just as easy to believe that with more […]

This article was first publish on TheCoachSpace We would all love to go about our day calmly and peacefully, dealing with life’s challenges with poise and self-control. But most of us are not like that. When life piles too much on, some of us have a tendency to explode. We all know that a furious […]

This article was first publish on TheCoachSpace Life as you knew it has changed completely with your baby’s arrival. And now you are about to embark on another journey: that of the working mother! It’s natural to be anxious about returning to work after maternity leave. There’s the upheaval of starting a new routine, mixed […]

This article was first publish on TheCoachSpace What’s stopping you from dreaming big? There are many reasons why we don’t give ourselves permission to dream big and declare what we truly want.  Behind all of these reasons are the things we tell ourselves that prevent us from going for bigger and better things in life. […]

This article was first publish on TheCoachSpace Balancing work with bringing up small children is one of life’s biggest challenges. When you have these little people making constant demands and getting in the way of your professional goals, it can be irritating to say the least! Sometimes it can all get a bit too much, […]

This article was first publish on TheCoachSpace Having children tells you a lot about yourself. Here are a few things I learned and took onboard, not just to become a better parent, but a better me.   1 – They copy everything you do A child’s job in the early years is to figure out […]

This article was first publish on TheCoachSpace We all know that to achieve our goals and feel better in how we manage our days or life we need to create more sustainable habits and routines. But that’s easier said than done. Some of us crave a fixed, organised schedule and, if that’s you, then creating […]