Wellbeing – Emotions – Page 2 – BEST Programs 4 Kids

When parent anger becomes an issue

20th August 2017

Anger is a very normal human emotion. But as with every feeling there’s a range – a bit like the volume control on the radio. It can be turned right down low – barely noticeable or it can be turned up to the point of discomfort to self and to others. We use lots of…

Toxic Friendships

24th July 2017

Claire Orange

Friendships, Wellbeing - Emotions, Wellbeing - Social

Friendships can be complicated. The childhood fantasy of a BFF who is always nice, kind, empathetic, available… is generally shattered relatively early when they come to the realisation that friendships are complex relationships that ebb and flow, weaken and strengthen and have other relationships attached to them. We all want and need friends. One, two,…

Challenges and Choices, Website and Well-being

29th June 2017

Claire Orange

Wellbeing - Emotions, Wellbeing - Uplifting

A window into the world of the eternal Supa Thinker Small business – it’s very own sort of crazy Small business is a unique little microcosm of the adult world. A place where grand ideas are hatched, nursed – day and night – ready for release on tottering legs into the real world. Some of…

Talking to children about terrorist attacks

23rd May 2017

Claire Orange

Parenting, Wellbeing - Emotions, Wellbeing - Society

Talking to children about terrorism – a subject that most adults shake their head at in sorrow, disbelief and anger – is a difficult conversation to navigate well. However, it is a conversation that needs to be had – with consideration of age and experience. Even children who are sheltered from the news by their…

An Open Letter to my boys about 13 Reasons Why

2nd May 2017

Claire Orange

Cyber-safety, Parenting, Wellbeing - Emotions, Wellbeing - Online, Wellbeing - Society, Wellbeing - Uplifting

My young men. My crew of human beings that fill my days with emotions so deep I have no words to describe my love for each of you. Individually and collectively – you are my reason for rising and always my reason for being comatose by 11 pm. From the moment of knowing that you…

When ‘friendship dramas’ are actually bullying

29th April 2017

Claire Orange

Bullying, Cyber-safety, Friendships, Wellbeing - Emotions, Wellbeing - Online, Wellbeing - Social

Friendships are Complex Relationships Friendships are complicated relationships. The childhood fantasy of a BFF who is always nice, kind, empathetic, available… is generally shattered relatively early when they come to the realisation that friendships are complex relationships that ebb and flow, weaken and strengthen and have other relationships attached to them. We all want and…

Stop Educating Narcissists

15th March 2017

Claire Orange

Early Childhood, Wellbeing - Educators, Wellbeing - Emotions, Wellbeing - Society

There is a body of evidence that suggests that narcissism is on the rise. One US study purports to show a 58% rise in narcissism amongst college students today versus 30 years ago. Fingers point to “me-centred” social media, and over emphasis on ‘self-esteem building’, both at home and in schools. Whatever the reason, a…

When Mother’s Guilt Raises Its Ugly Head

9th February 2017

Claire Orange

Parenting, Wellbeing - Emotions, Wellbeing - Society, Wellbeing - Uplifting

GUILT – WHY DO WOMEN DO IT SO WELL? Guilt is an emotion that most mothers rock. Have I fed the kids enough vegies, enough protein, did they get enough exercise, have I damaged them with the number of times I’ve said, ‘No!” in the last day, hour, minute…? These are normal questions to ride…

Helping kids not to sweat the small stuff

5th February 2017

Claire Orange

Parenting, Wellbeing - Emotions

Have you got one of those kids who seems to have their antennae set to super-super sensitive? Just the smallest hint of the possibility of one of life’s many little and big BUMPS (adversities) and its all drama stations go! It would appear that, for this sort of child, a paper cut is almost as…

Australia Day, Perth; When family fun turns to trauma

27th January 2017

Claire Orange

Parenting, Wellbeing - Emotions, Wellbeing - Society

The very sad and traumatic event on the Perth Swan River, as part of the Australia Day celebrations, was witnessed by thousands of families. Gathered to celebrate Australia Day and watch the firework display, families watched in horror as a seaplane banked steeply and plunged into the river. Despite almost immediate assistance, the catastrophic damage…