Littlelifesteps

15/08/2025

Your child wants to help.

Set the table.
Make their lunch.
Help with chores.

Your response?
"Here, let me do it , it will be faster."
"You might mess it up."
"I'll just handle this."

But here's what they may be hearing.

"I don't trust you."

And
"I can't trust myself."

One parent shared with me.

"My 6-year-old asked to make breakfast. I said no because I knew he would make a mess. Then I realised , I was teaching him that trying isn't worth it."

The more you do FOR your children, the less they believe they can do for themselves.
So what can you do.
Start small

Let them pack their own backpack
Have them order their own meal
Give them real chores with real consequences
Let them solve friendship problems first
Allow them to fail at small things now

Yes, it's messier.
Yes, it takes longer.
Yes, you could do it better.
But that's not the point.
The point is them looking in the mirror and thinking..........................
"I am capable."

Not................... "Mum/Dad will handle it."

Because independence isn't a gift you give them at 18.
It's a muscle you help them build every single day.

Pop me a DM if you have any parenting worries and need a listening ear.

08/08/2025

We are all a limited edition and so are our children.

Parenting isn’t about fitting them into a mold, but about honouring their one-of-a-kind spark.
When we work with their uniqueness instead of against it, growth and connection will naturally follow.

That's how I work, and I’ve just launched a brand new 1-2-1 Zoom package where we can gently tackle any little worries keeping you up at night.💛
You don’t have to do this alone.

Book via my bio links.👍😍

06/08/2025

SUMMER SCAVENGER HUNT FREEBIE.

Looking for a fun way to keep the little ones entertained these summer holidays?
👍👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

This FREE summer scavenger hunt pack is perfect.

🏡 Keeping little ones busy at home
👫 When friends come over to play
🎒 Outdoor adventures in the garden or park
🧠 Building observation skills while having fun

4 different scavenger hunt options included
Instant download - print and play today.

No prep needed - just print and let the hunting begin.

Drop me a DM for the link or comment hunt below.

Lets getting hunting.

02/08/2025

Happy Weekend
What are your plans?

Share below and help other parents with any ideas.

I am off to a 60th Birthday party in London.

Xx

01/08/2025

A FREEBIE for the holidays.

Ready-to-Print Clues
Pre-written riddles can be adapted for all ages and 8 blank ones to create your own.

Have fun creating hunts around the house and garden.

Drop me A DM or word HUNT below and I will send you the link.

Happy playing

Sue xx

31/07/2025

Highlights from my recent Latitude Festival visit where we christened our new campervan.
Will be back next year :)
Sue xx

22/07/2025

Start of the school holidays.

See comments for some wishes parents have shared with me.

Add yours to the comments.
👍

12/07/2025

Instead of focusing on what they're NOT doing, try asking

"What need is my child trying to meet?"

The magic happens when we meet the need behind the behaviour. 👍👍

See comments for One way you could give your child more ownership over their toilet routine today?

❤️

11/07/2025

Starting school is one of the biggest transitions in a young child’s life and their deep need for certainty means they thrive when they know what to expect. When we create predictability and prepare them well, we help their nervous systems feel safe so they can settle, learn, and grow with confidence.
One mum shared, “Honestly loving the course ☺️”
and you can too.
Grab the Super School Ready 2025 course , IT'S NOT TOO LATE.
The recording and resources link is in the comments.
Are you ready to feel fully prepared for September?
Sue
Littlelifesteps x

Starting school and building key skills. Help with separation anxiety, managing the school day and making friends.

10/07/2025

Biting is a very emotive subject

Check out my online biting course
Full of advice and tips.

See comments below.

05/07/2025

"'Sue, can you move in?!'
😂 I get asked this SO often (and honestly, I'm flattered)
but
I'd rather give you the tools so you can be your own sleep superhero. 💪

When you start asking yourself "What would Sue say?"
That's when you know you've got this.
✨ New to my work?
Check out my online courses ,

all the guidance you need to implement in your own time, at your own pace.

Link in bio

01/07/2025

Is your child acting out more than usual?

Sometimes big behaviours are really just little hearts asking for connection ❤️.

Here are 5 must-have tips to start Special Time with your child,
your secret tool for filling their connection cup so they feel seen, heard and loved.

When you fill that cup, you often see less biting, hitting, whining and power struggles because your child feels secure and connected.

Do you have your own favourite way to spend 1:1 time with your child?

👇 Drop your best ideas below and let’s help each other out.