Positively Parenting

Positively Parenting I take families from 'extra' to extraordinary. Parent Coach and Educator.

Real support.Practical tools.A space where you feel understood, not judged.If you’ve been feeling stuck, you don’t have ...
01/04/2026

Real support.
Practical tools.
A space where you feel understood, not judged.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, you don’t have to stay there.

Join THRIVE today and take the first step towards calmer, more connected days. www.positivelyparenting.co.uk/membership/coaching

30/03/2026

As much as we may want to, we cannot stop our children's meltdowns.
And often, when we try, we end up doing the opposite.

Typically, when we have meltdowns (yes, I'm talking about you, too), our bodies are in a state of fight/flight/freeze. We are prioritising survival... not relationships and reason. Our prefrontal cortex is pretty hard to engage at this point, so although what is being said may be very reasonable, our brains will just hear it as noise.

It's going to add to the overwhelm.

Next time your child, partner, spouse, or friend has a meltdown, focus on being the calm in the storm. It will bring the meltdown to a close much quicker, I promise.

If you want help with managing the meltdowns and other challenging behaviour in your home drop me a message or comment MELTDOWN below and I'll send you the details of how you can work with me this month!

What you want to be as a parent…What you’re actually managing…And what really matters most 💛You don’t have endless patie...
30/03/2026

What you want to be as a parent…
What you’re actually managing…
And what really matters most 💛

You don’t have endless patience.
You don’t always feel calm, organised, or consistent.
You’re carrying a lot… mentally, emotionally, physically.

And yet, you keep showing up.
You repair after the hard moments.
You love your child deeply.
You try again.

That’s what being a good parent looks like.

Not perfection.
Not having it all together.
But staying connected, even in the messy middle.

Give yourself credit for what is working.

Let’s normalise this… 💛Parenting isn’t about having all the answers.It’s showing up, even when you feel unsure.It’s hold...
26/03/2026

Let’s normalise this… 💛

Parenting isn’t about having all the answers.
It’s showing up, even when you feel unsure.

It’s holding your child close while you’re both figuring it out.
It’s feeling overwhelmed… and still choosing connection.
It’s loving deeply on the hardest days.

You are not failing.
You are human.
And you are doing better than you think.

If this resonates, take a breath and remind yourself… you don’t have to do this alone
Visit positivelyparenting.co.uk to see how I can help you today.

Last chance to join us.We’re starting in just a few hours.If you’ve been dealing with meltdowns, walking on eggshells, o...
24/03/2026

Last chance to join us.

We’re starting in just a few hours.

If you’ve been dealing with meltdowns, walking on eggshells, or ending the day feeling completely drained…

This is your opportunity to understand what’s really going on and what to do differently.

Join us live if you can, it will make such a difference.

👉 Save your spot now:
https://positivelyparenting.co.uk/meltdown-workshop

It’s happening today.If meltdowns, big emotions, and overwhelm are part of life in your home right now…this workshop is ...
24/03/2026

It’s happening today.

If meltdowns, big emotions, and overwhelm are part of life in your home right now…this workshop is for you!

Inside the session, I’ll walk you through:
• why meltdowns happen
• what’s going on in your child’s brain
• what actually helps in the moment
• how to reduce them over time

This isn’t about being a perfect parent.
It’s about understanding what your child needs — and feeling more confident in how you respond.

👉 You can still join us:
https://positivelyparenting.co.uk/meltdown-workshop

If meltdowns and big emotions are part of your daily life…This is your reminder I’m running a workshop very soon:Managin...
23/03/2026

If meltdowns and big emotions are part of your daily life…

This is your reminder

I’m running a workshop very soon:
Managing Meltdowns & Big Emotions in Your Neurodivergent Family

If you’ve been meaning to feel more calm, more confident, and less overwhelmed this is a great place to start.

👉 Save your spot now:
https://positivelyparenting.co.uk/meltdown-workshop

Tried reward charts… routines… consequences……and meltdowns are still happening?That’s because most strategies focus on b...
22/03/2026

Tried reward charts… routines… consequences…
…and meltdowns are still happening?

That’s because most strategies focus on behaviour not regulation.

And during a meltdown, behaviour strategies simply don’t work.

In this workshop, I’ll explain:
✔ What’s happening in your child’s brain
✔ Why common tools fail in the moment
✔ What actually helps instead

This could completely change how you respond to meltdowns.

👉 Register now:
https://positivelyparenting.co.uk/meltdown-workshop

The hardest part isn’t always the meltdown…It’s the moment after.When everything goes quiet and you’re left thinking:“I ...
21/03/2026

The hardest part isn’t always the meltdown…

It’s the moment after.

When everything goes quiet and you’re left thinking:
“I didn’t handle that well.”

Parenting a neurodivergent child can push your nervous system to its limit again and again.

You’re not failing.
You’re overwhelmed.

In this workshop, we’ll talk about what’s really going on (for your child and for you) and how to respond in a way that actually helps.

👉 Join here:
https://positivelyparenting.co.uk/meltdown-workshop

Does this happen in your house?Your child holds it together all day at school…Then gets home, and everything falls apart...
20/03/2026

Does this happen in your house?

Your child holds it together all day at school…
Then gets home, and everything falls apart.

Big emotions. Explosions. Tears.
And you’re left wondering what just happened.

This pattern is incredibly common in neurodivergent children and once you understand why, things start to make sense.

I’m hosting a workshop to walk you through it.

👉 Reserve your place here:
https://positivelyparenting.co.uk/meltdown-workshop

If meltdowns feel like they’re taking over your home… you’re not alone.One moment things feel manageableThe next… everyt...
19/03/2026

If meltdowns feel like they’re taking over your home… you’re not alone.

One moment things feel manageable
The next… everything explodes

And by the end of the day, everyone is exhausted.

If you’re raising a neurodivergent child, this is more common than you think — and there is another way.

Join my Meltdown Workshop:

✨ Understand why meltdowns happen
✨ Learn what actually helps in the moment
✨ Discover how to prevent them

👉 Save your space:
https://positivelyparenting.co.uk/meltdown-workshop

We’re really looking forward to welcoming Munira Adenwalla for a conversation tomorrow.Munira is a Paediatric Occupation...
18/03/2026

We’re really looking forward to welcoming Munira Adenwalla for a conversation tomorrow.

Munira is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with 27 years of experience helping parents understand the sensory, motor, and emotional foundations children need for learning and writing.

She is the creator of The No Writing Way™ and the Foundations for Writing program, supporting children to develop writing with ease and confidence without drills or worksheets.

This will be a brilliant session for parents wanting to better understand what children actually need before writing becomes easier.

Join us tomorrow for the conversation. ✨

Thursday 19th March
12:00–13:00 UK
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