GalwayParentNetwork

The Galway Parent Network (GPN) is a group of parents living in Galway city who have gathered together to support and represent each other, and provide resource

[Sarah R. Moore, Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting @DandelionSeeds5]

Reframe: examine our motivations behind our perception of "obedience." Are we here to control by force or lead by example?

[Sarah R. Moore, Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting @DandelionSeeds5]

What works better than "just try it because I SAY you'll like it" is - for many kids - a co-regulating hug along with "I'm here WITH you. Let's do this together." When we co-create safety, their nervous systems pick up on it, and they feel more empowered to try brave new things.

[Kate Brennan-Harding @KateBHdj]

Hello all! I’m casting for children for a really gorgeous project I’m creating for @rte please RT and share with anyone you think might be interested in applying. Details below.

[GalwayParentNetwork @GalwayParents]

Bessel Van fer Kolk is giving away free training for two days in December:

https://t.co/31zWMOmhDJ

[West Be Well @WestBeWell1]

Conversations with children about death are hard, sometimes we need support to deal with the feelings and emotions that arise.
Help is at hand at this open online evening on Monday, November 15 next at 7.30pm. Click the link for more. #parenting #grief
https://t.co/kzvC4GFgQZ

[Sarah R. Moore, Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting @DandelionSeeds5]

When we punish children for lying, it makes them feel DOUBLY wrong -- wrong for lying AND wrong for "deserving" punishment. The antidote is connection and curiosity. Resources:

https://t.co/BNtOVMw5IC

How to handle lying with children 5 and older: https://t.co/zAKJtV0BXV

[GalwayParentNetwork @GalwayParents]

Such an excellent resource, love all the content made by @DandelionSeeds5

[Sarah R. Moore, Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting @DandelionSeeds5]

NEW on the blog. Here's what science says might be going on if your child struggles after school, seemingly storing up all their big feelings just for YOU -- and what to do about it.
https://t.co/itETWAYTvR

[CNME Galway @CNMEGalway]

The CNME are delighted to have rescheduled the ‘Returning to Normal Physiological Birth’ study day to the 25th of November. Booking as per the link below @PortiunculaHosp @HSELive @CNME_Donegal @CNMESligo @CnmeLimerick @CNMEMayoRos @saoltagroup

[Social Prescribing for Galway @SocialPrescri10]

"Love what you love", Social Prescribing helps us rediscover those things.
"Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you mine", a reminder of the importance of Peer Support.
Thanks to @maryoliver

[Social Prescribing for Galway @SocialPrescri10]

https://t.co/k32Iq8VOdC is an opportunity for everyone in Ireland to give ideas on how to make our country better for all.
Science, the environment, health, education, poverty, arts, diversity and inclusion - all ideas are welcome to inspire research to make a better future

[GalwayParentNetwork @GalwayParents]

@amobeirne @johannhari101 Loved this book

[Saba Yazdani @Parentitude]

In the early months after birth, crying is the very first and one of the few means of communication.

When it comes to crying, it’s best not to see it as just the cry but as their way of talking and requesting things from us.

#babies #Mentalhealth #parenting

[GalwayParentNetwork @GalwayParents]

Radical self care: getting through the Menopause
@MentalHealthIrl @sexualhealthwst @MenopauseMaze #mnapauseMHI #Menopauseday2021

[GalwayParentNetwork @GalwayParents]

A great bedtime activity - start with the negatives then end on the positives :)

[Sarah R. Moore, Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting @DandelionSeeds5]

We always circle back to gratitude. Even for the things that weren't perfect, what could we learn from them? How could we reframe them?

[HealthyCountyGalway @HealthyGalwayCo]

Did you hear us on Connemara Community Radio this morning promoting our 🥦🥑Healthy Food Made Easy Courses🥬🍅? Places are filling fast so book now to avoid disappointment! All details and how to register below ⏬⏬
#HealthyGalway @HealthyGalway @HealthyIreland @HsehealthW

[Sarah R. Moore, Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting @DandelionSeeds5]

Did you know this? Brains and bodies are fascinating. Children instinctively know what they need.

[Sarah R. Moore, Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting @DandelionSeeds5]

It's one thing if kids choose to go into a place to intentionally scare themselves. It's another to be caught off guard and terrified. After a couple of years of really high anxiety for many of us, would anyone be willing to tone down the unnecessarily scary stuff this year?

[Dr. Malie Coyne 🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪 @MalieCoyne]

💙To anybody feeling the loss of their pregnancy or precious baby, or anyone who has yearned to become a parent, my heart is with you this week and always. They are all precious souls and we remember. It is such a lonely place to be, be gentle💜

#infantandpregnancylossawareness