Parenting Moves People!
I started training adults and children in communication, conflict management and leadership skills in 1997. In 2002, I completed courses on child and teenage behaviour and qualified as a facilitator. Soon after, I had the opportunity to put the information into practice personally. I found that the practical took more work and commitment than I'd been led to believe.
Both my girls were born in England and the family moved to New Zealand only a few years later, in search of new opportunities. Two years after emigrating I lost my mother to Cancer. That moved me in ways I hadn't expected, emotionally, mentally and as a parent.
This book grew from these years of transition through grief, growth and settling into our new space.
Parenting Moves People looks at the emotional needs of both you and your child during times of change — especially during the formative years and when navigating major life transitions such as moving countries, starting over, or coping with loss.
It highlights how your child’s emotions interact with your own, and how understanding these patterns can strengthen your relationship, build resilience, and support healthier communication.
You’ll learn practical ways to support:
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Comfort zones — how to gently stretch them without overwhelming your child
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Growing support networks — building the right people around your family
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Coping with grief — supporting children through loss and emotional upheaval
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Family resilience — creating stability during uncertain times
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Conflict management techniques — practical tools for calmer communication
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Common childhood ailments — and how to navigate them with confidence
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Coping with change — helping your child (and yourself) adjust and adapt
Published: 2015
Page count: 211
Language: English
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"Reading Parenting Moves People, is like having a conversation with a friend, i.e. anecdotes and experiences rather than dictatorial advice. It is easy to read cover to cover, but would also be easy to dip into, if needed. I can see how helpful it could be for parents with children coming up to, or midway through the age range, when they are probably just getting out of their comfort zone" E Dowling