When you shift from reacting to your child’s behavior—to asking yourself, “What are they really trying to tell me?”—everything begins to change.
For both of you.
You start to understand your child on a deeper level. You can respond with calm confidence and find gentle, practical solutions that work. And your child will feel seen, safe, and understood—so their cooperation will flow naturally.
More calm. More connection. More clarity. It’s the win-win every parent—and preschooler—deserves.
I’m a qualified early childhood teacher and a mother of four. In There Is Always a Reason, I reveal the reasons behind 62 preschooler behaviours (and there is always a reason) plus I share the positive, nurturing, and respectful strategies that have worked for me in my career—and still do today with my grandchildren.
Inside There Is Always a Reason you'll discover how to:
Find the “why” behind behaviors like anger, defiance, swearing, body curiosity (even their endless “Why?” questions!) so you can respond with insight—not frustration.
Use gentle, proven strategies to handle everyday struggles like fussy eating, bedtime battles, boredom, and emotional daycare drop-offs, calmly and with confidence.
Stay connected through tough moments like sibling rivalry and tantrums, using understanding, not control.
Transform daily routines like chores, self-feeding, brushing teeth, and potty “learning”into opportunities for bonding, and growth.
This isn’t a theoretical parenting “textbook”—it’s a practical go-to guide for when you're presented with those baffling moments.
With 62 chapters arranged alphabetically in a concise, jargon-free format, you can dip in and out whenever you need to get practical answers—answers from someone who’s been there (many times!).
“When you start looking for the ‘why,’ everything shifts. You become empowered. You’re no longer just reacting to the moment—you’re responding with confidence, calmness and clarity. Understanding that ‘why’ connects you with your child and helps you guide them with empathy.” —Maria
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Free Checklist
To help you remember to decode the clues your child is giving you, I’ve created this simple, one-page checklist. Think of it as your go-to guide to help you pause, take a breath, and quickly consider the “why” behind your child’s actions. It reminds you to check all the key triggers—from basic physical needs like hunger and tiredness, to deeper environmental, relational, developmental and emotional needs.
Download it (see below), print it and stick it on your fridge. Use it as a reminder to move from reacting to their behavior, to responding to their real needs.
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