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Positive Disclipine Course

Study 10 modules with us and you’ll enjoy a superb connection with your child that brings you both more fun and ease!

For parents with children of all ages.

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Michelle Mchale - Attachment Parenting

Parenting Advice with Michelle

1 to 1, 30 min or 1 hr mentoring for parents and carers of children of all ages. Learn how change can happen in an instant .

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What our parents say

I would highly recommend the course for all parents regardless of where they are in their parenting journey- you won’t fail to take away something valuable!

Alyson

I found the course immensely interesting and enlightening. Not only has it increased my understanding of my children but has also answered many questions about my own childhood

Karin

Knowing the brain development was particularly useful and something I shared with my partner so that he has an understanding of why our children can’t emotionally regulate during the peak of a tantrum

Ruth

Access our Attachment Parenting Library

Access over 100 articles focusing on 11 key categories to enrich your parenting journey.

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    Parenting Techniques and Insights

    Discover strategies and insights for attachment parenting in our blogs, featuring articles on babywearing, breastfeeding, positive discipline, and more. Navigate the complexities of parenting with our expert advice and supportive community insights.

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    Child Development and Learning

    Explore essential insights on child development and learning with our blogs. Delve into topics like holistic education, home schooling, and child-led learning, designed to unlock your child's potential and foster growth.

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    Health Nutrition and Safety

    Explore health, nutrition, and safety tips tailored for modern parenting. Our blogs cover topics from baby-led weaning to foraging snacks for kids, responsive bottle-feeding, and essential parenting gadgets.

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    Special Needs and Parental Challenges

    Explore compassionate perspectives in "Special Needs and Parental Challenges," offering insights into gentle parenting, recognizing early autism signs, and fostering supportive environments for all children's unique needs.

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    Events, Community Engagement and Support

    Dive into our "Events, Community Engagement, and Support" blogs, where we explore the power of community in parenting. Discover insights on attachment theory, support groups, and the benefits of community engagement.

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    Outdoor Activities and Playful Learning

    Engage with nature and creativity through our "Outdoor Activities and Playful Learning" blogs. Discover family-friendly crafts, board games, and outdoor adventures that promote playful learning and stress-free parenting.

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    Seasonal Parenting and Holiday Tips

    Discover tips for seasonal parenting and holidays, from crafting meaningful Halloween traditions to managing holiday expectations. Engage with articles that offer practical advice and heartfelt insights to make every season special.

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    Parent and Child Bonding

    Explore "Parent-Child Bonding" through our blogs, highlighting key aspects like babywearing, positive discipline, and nurturing family connections. Enhance your bonding journey with our practical tips and heartfelt advice.

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    Emotional Well-being and Mental Health

    Explore our "Emotional Well-being and Mental Health" blogs, offering resources on handling grief, building self-love, and fostering family support. Navigate your emotional landscape and parenting challenges with our thoughtful insights.

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    Family Dynamics and Relationships

    Delve into our blogs on "Family Dynamics and Relationships," exploring co-parenting, child rights, and positive discipline. Gain insights into nurturing harmonious family relationships and understanding complex dynamics.

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    Mindful and Reflective Parenting.

    Uncover the essence of Mindful and Reflective Parenting in our blogs, embracing the journeys of self-care, fatherhood challenges, and motherhood paradoxes. Navigate your parenting path with awareness and introspection.

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    Sleep Strategies and Solutions

    Navigate the complexities of child sleep with our "Sleep Strategies and Solutions" blogs. From mastering peaceful bedtimes to tackling daylight saving changes, we offer insights for better rest.

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What is Attachment Parenting?

Attachment parenting is all about relationship quality.  Described clinically as ‘a lasting psychological connectedness’ attachment is created by the sensitive nurturing of primary caregivers.

Empathy and responsiveness foster healthy emotional development and a sense of security that transcends time and place.

Children who feel secure and trust in attachments are more likely to develop stronger self-esteem, experience social success and less depression.

The early years create a blueprint of behaviours that really do last a lifetime.  If we learn that love and care is available and dependable in childhood, we enter adult relationships with those same expectations and loving behaviours.

Some practices, such as sling wearing or co-sleeping may enhance our ability to be sensitively responsive but none are essential – the possibilities for playful and loving connections are infinite. 

Whether you call it gentle parenting, intuitive parenting or attachment parenting  – it’s all about realistic expectations of your child and a desire to speak their language of play!