We were at breaking point, with two demanding children who didn’t listen, didn’t care about consequences and it was affecting all areas of our lives. At school, my son’s behaviour was so disruptive, he had a full time 1:1.
Katherine could straight away see that we had “control-grabbing” children. My husband and I both had to reset our behaviour, get on the same page and most importantly, be consistent in our messaging to the children.
It was HARD. Sometimes, it still is. The temptation to give in to the whinging for an easier life still exists. But, as Katherine validly pointed out, it is not an easier life in the long run.
My son started Yr 2 in September and I approached a catch-up meeting with his teacher with the usual trepidation. However, the school are amazed by the turnaround and declared him to be “like a different child”. I can’t adequately describe the pride I feel when he says “you go sit down mummy, i’ll hang the washing up/put the dishes away”. This, from the child who’s most commonly used phrase used to be “I don’t want to”!
Our 3 year old daughter is more stubborn and continues to be a challenge in some areas. It is here that Katherine’s ongoing aftercare is invaluable. Katherine provides the tools to help calm your family home, I would not hesitate to recommend her.
