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Contrary to belief: rocking your baby to sleep is actually GOOD for your baby!

Nope, you’re not making a rod for your back. Rocking to soothe and help your baby sleep is so beneficial for your baby.

1. Promotes a sense of security: Babies are accustomed to the gentle movements they experienced in the womb. Rocking creates reassurance and a calming environment, helping them transition into the outside world with ease.
2. Enhances attachment and bonding: The smell of mom, the gentle touch, and physical contact are exactly what your baby needs in the early days. Rocking strengthens the attachment and bonding between you and your little one.
3. Soothes the nervous system: Rocking helps regulate your baby's stress response by reducing cortisol levels. This soothing practice assists in the development of healthy emotional regulation, keeping your baby calm and content and will benefit them for a lifetime.
4. Neurological development: Rocking stimulates various areas of the brain, facilitating the development of neural connections and pathways. Supporting your baby's overall brain development and cognitive growth.
5. Benefits the mother: The close contact and gentle swaying during rocking release oxytocin for you. Brings a sense of calmness and a deep connection with your baby. This nurturing act fosters a beautiful attachment between you and your child.

Rocking your baby to sleep is more than just a comforting routine. It offers numerous benefits for both your baby's development and your own well-being. Rock away!
Counselling with Jo Bealey

As a parent, my child and I both want the same things - to be heard, understood, and accepted.

It can be easy to forget that our kids have their own thoughts, feelings, and perspectives on things.

If we take the time to really listen to them and validate their experiences, it can make a world of difference to their relationships with us and, themselves.

Being heard and validated boosts their self-esteem, self-worth and they learn that their voice matters.

It's important for kids to recognise that parents have their own perspectives and experiences too. This helps them develop the skill to of learning to ‘mentalise’. This is the ability to understand thoughts and feelings of others, which is essential for successful social communication, emotional regulation, developing empathy.

We may not always agree, but by trying to understand where each other is coming from, we can create a stronger bond and a more harmonious home life.

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For the parent suffering with anxiety, this one is for you.

I hear the struggles of each day and parenting can come harder for you than most but still you do it.

You try to manage your own feelings whilst trying to be an emotional regulator for your child too.

Everything is heightened for you: the lack of sleep, the overwhelming sense of responsibility, the uncertainty of your children’s emotions and the sense of losing yourself (and your sanity!)

You are strong and incredibly resilient and know there are many parents who are feeling the same.

It isn’t that you can’t ‘cope’ or ‘broken’, you are simply trying to stay afloat in a very stormy sea.

Some days you may need to take it a minute at a time.

Despite what you're going through acknowledge what you're managing to achieve.

Be kind to others, but most importantly, be kind to yourself.

Jo is a therapist working with parents both online and her private practice in Perth, you can follow her on instagram
Jo also offers courses and workshops on her page Oh hey parenthood

It’s easy to get caught up in the idea that we need to push our children towards independence as quickly as possible. Babies ability to ‘self soothe’ and sleep independently is encouraged and praised.

However, it's important to remember that children need to be dependent before they can become independent.

A ‘needy’ child is always communicating. Whether its a basic need (hunger, thirst, tirdness) which isn’t being met, or an emotional one.

Children rely on us for safety, security, and love. By providing them with a secure base, we give them the confidence they need to explore the world around them. This dependency is not a weakness, but rather a natural and necessary part of childhood development.

Embrace our children's dependence and provide them with the support and guidance as these are the children who will grow independent, confident individuals. Remember, it's not about pushing them towards independence, but rather creating a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive.

Jo is a therapist who works with parents to support their mental health and heal from their own childhoods. Follow at jobealey_
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Are you worried about your child falling behind because of school closures? Or lockdown jeopardising your child’s future?

I can help.

I am offering one to one tuition for your child in the comforts of your home or over Zoom if social distancing is something you want to maintain.

I have 10 years of teaching experience with an enhanced DBS check and references.

My tutoring services are ideal if you think your child has missed out too much schooling due to the Covid19 crisis.

I have taught a range of subjects to various aged students of varying abilities and I have a strong ethos in making learning relevant and enjoyable.

Message me should you want to discuss anything in more detail.

Best of luck and take care!

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