Supporting parents of young children

I am a family health coach, trained in homeopathy, nutrition and many many techniques which can calm our nervous system - referred to by many labels that never quite explain how I support people.

In the past weeks, I have seen many parents post about the challenges of sleep and the challenges of separation, all looking for reassurance, support and solutions. I find myself wanting to share, to advise, to make suggestions, to give guidance, but I hesitate, because what I might say to one person, or one family, will not be relevant to another situation and in fact, sometimes a little bit of advice, can cause more anxiety than it relieves.

Each situation, each family, each individual experience will be different, each parent has a different path to reach this stage - whatever stage it is, and will experience that stage in a different way, often impacted by other life experiences, both current and past and each person will benefit from a different approach, a different combination of words that will change the way in which they experience what they are going through and the best way for them to move forward.

Osteopath, psychologist, reflexologist, homeopath, pediatrician, mid wife, mother, sister, friend, whatsapp group, instagram personality - who should we reach out to and how to find the best person to help, when you are overwhelmed, exhausted and you just want things to be a little bit easier - making an appointment, getting to and from that appointment, organising childcare, and finding space in your head, can be all too much.

The picture in this post is a picture of my youngest child, 15 years ago - it was rare - because he rarely left my arms. I learned so much in my motherhood journey, I learned to sing when things were really difficult, to surround myself with other people so I did not feel so alone and to reach out and ask for support, even when that was the hardest thing of all to do. I didn't want someone to fix me, or fix him, I wanted someone to help me find the right answers for our family.

I use my entire body of knowledge and experience to guide you, so that you can support your family while I support you. I do not have a defined set of solutions, I take a full history of you and your child and we explore things together.

With permission, I am sharing the words of a client I worked with recently. Her child was not sleeping well. I prepared some homeopathy remedies for both her and her child, but I also taught her some emotional regulation techniques, encouraged her to reflect on how she was feeling, how she would like to feel and how small shifts can change the way each experience is felt in the body. We have 52 hormones in our body, which work together like an orchestra, sometimes if we ask the violins to be a little louder and the drums to drop the pace of their rhythm, just a little, we can go from overwhelm to calm. There are many soundtracks that the different voices in our body like to play, we can learn to mute some and to play others instead. Homeopathy works with all of this, the physical, the emotional, the situational... and supports you on the journey, without suppressing, without side effects and without taking control.

These are the words shared by my client over many voice notes.. they reflect in ways that I can never say in my own words, what it is to work with me. I never make promises - in fact I rarely take credit... because it is not me doing the work - it is you, but with my support.

Things are going good. The first night was pretty difficult, it took quite a while to get her settled but we didn't worry about that. Last night we heard her wake up but she went back to sleep. She didn't have a nap but she played quietly in her room to rest, that went well.

I gave the calm remedy and the sleep remedy. I do feel there is more calm overall, I feel more calm. I was a bit exasperated in the evening and didn't think about taking the motherhood remedy, maybe that would have helped, I will try to think about that next time, but overall I feel very calm, very centered. I have also implemented some things to keep me centered and find my balance and bliss before the day starts. There is definitely a better atmosphere which feels really good.

She offered me her sippy cup with her calm remedy, she never offers me her drink! When should I take the motherhood remedy? (I replied .. whenever it feels right!)). Was the calm remedy also meant for me (I think her daughter was telling her).

I discussed the words and phrases that you used with my husband and he has started to use these too, and last night when she was coming into a waking state I mentally sent her reassurances and she woke up this morning, shinning and bright, I think we are on to something.

I also realise that I am calmer. I felt my triggers around sleep when she wouldn't settle for her nap, I was very proud of myself that I was able to turn it around in my mind and be OK with it.

Thank you again Deirdre it has already helped a lot and I am looking forward to seeing how it is going to help next.

I feel like when I was with you my body and brain and energy system was registering the changes and now I need to learn how to interact with the remedies, but having the trust that they will support makes them even more support.

I wanted to take in the time to truly take in your advice. Thank you for everything you wrote, I fully agree, fully align and realise that everything is a journey and in flux, and also the remedies because they have really been such a huge help. They really work, it is true. I know they are not the only fix, and not a quick fix, but I really like having them in my tool box.

Thank you Deirdre ❤️ I can write many words and elaborate, but what I truly want to say is a heartfelt thank you - for seeing me, for supporting me and for connecting (me) to that part of me that is capable of weathering the storms (and even dancing through them 😅) instead of the sneaky victim voice that believes I can't do it :) You are an incredible guide, and I'm very grateful you're on my path ✨🩷

If you want to chat, I can offer a free 20 minutes so you can get to know me.. The next step is a detailed questionnaire about you and your child, followed by a face to face meeting (or on line if you prefer but face to face is better and this can be in your home, if that is easier for you). The steps that follow are almost more important than the initial meeting; one check in 7 to 10 days later and one a month later so that I can make adjustments and suggestions as necessary rather than leaving you to work out the next steps on your own. In that time (6 weeks in total), you can message me whenever you want and I will do my best to help. This is 250chf.

Contact me on +33 674 13 36 89 to start your conversation.