Littlelifesteps

28/08/2026

You are coming to the end of the school holidays.

If this has been your week, be kind to yourself.

How many times have you asked nicely this week before you lost your sh*te?!

Let me know below, 5 , 10 or more!!

Parenting is tough, and we’ve all had those moments.

We can often have many reasons why we may be triggered.

It may not even relate to your child,
it can be work pressure,
or your partner has wound you up as you feel you do it all,
or the mess in the house is sending your brain into overwhelm.

If you get 5 minutes check out my blog posts ( I now have 49 published blogs)
with helpful strategies and tips , supporting behaviour, sleep and toileting.

You could end the holidays finding fun ways to connect with your little ones and be kind to yourself.

Sue xx
Comment blog below for my link.🥰

27/08/2026

This week's Thursday tiny shift is give their brain a job.

When a child is heading towards a meltdown their emotional brain is taking over.

The fastest way to interrupt that is to give their thinking brain something to do.

"Shall we stomp like dinosaurs to the corner?"

"Can you spot something red before I do?"

"Could you hold my bag for me?"

It sounds too simple but it works because you're pulling their attention out of the emotional spiral before it takes hold.

More behaviour support inside my parenting hub.

Want to find out more lets chat in DM's or a fr33 call.

Sue x

24/08/2026

Back to school doesn't have to mean going from summer mode to school mode overnight.

A few small changes now can help your child feel more ready,
settled and more confident when that first morning arrives.

Reach out if school worries are consuming you.

Sue x

23/08/2026

Some of my mummies have come up with their own creative ones.

Stick with your children's interest and they will engage more.

Sue x

21/08/2026

20/08/2026

This week's Thursday tiny shift is swap the compliment for a description

Last week I talked about handing pride back to children rather than making it about pleasing us.

This week, a related shift.

For some children, especially those who are a little more sensitive or self-conscious, even well-meant praise can feel uncomfortable.

"You're amazing" can actually make a child more self-critical, not less, because it doesn't match how they see themselves.

The fix is the same one that works for a nearly 4-year-old giving up her dummy.

Instead of the big comment, describe what actually happened.

Not, “Brilliant, well done.”

Try, "You worked out that puzzle piece went there."

Not, "You're amazing"

Try, "You finished that all by yourself."

It feels smaller, but it's easier for a child to accept, because it's simply true.

There's nothing to argue with, nothing to live up to next time, no audience to perform for.
Just a quiet, reflection of what they did.

Tiny shift, give it a go.👍

Sue x

19/08/2026

One book I often recommend is
What If, Pig? by Linzie Hunter.

It's a gentle, funny story that opens the door to talking about anxiety and worries in a way that young children can understand.

I have also written a blog about why I love it and questions to ask whilst you read it.

If you want the link to the blog drop me a DM
or comment the word pig below.

Sue xx