Natacha Latouf · 26 years in private practice using Play Therapy

Articles & tips

Short, practical reads from Natacha for the moments you’re in right now.

All topics
Sleep & night fears
Toilet training
Behaviour & biting
Big feelings
Everyday parenting
Toilet training

Making public restroom visits less stressful with toddlers

4 min read
Toilet training

5 signs your toddler is ready for potty training

5 min read
Behaviour & biting

Understanding why toddlers bite (it's not what you think)

6 min read
Behaviour & biting

4 ways to respond when your toddler bites

5 min read
Sleep & night fears

Tips on handling night wakings without creating bad habits

7 min read
Sleep & night fears

How to create a sleep-friendly toddler room

7 min read
Sleep & night fears

When to drop the afternoon nap: 4 signs to watch for

4 min read
Sleep & night fears

3 Simple steps to create a calming bedtime routine that actually works

6 min read
Behaviour & biting

"Your child is HYPER!"(says the teacher)

1 min read
Everyday parenting

Women's Month: Celebrate yourself

3 min read
Everyday parenting

A parent suffering from depression? Explaining this to a young child

2 min read
Everyday parenting

Divorced? How to help the kids and yourselves during the Christmas holidays.

1 min read
Behaviour & biting

With every end, there is a new beginning

2 min read
Behaviour & biting

RESILIENCE: bouncing back

4 min read
Everyday parenting

Part 4: Family activities that instil creativity and problem solving

1 min read
Everyday parenting

Part 3: Family Activities that Instill......Respect!

2 min read
Everyday parenting

Part 2: Family activities that Instil....... co-operation

2 min read
Everyday parenting

Part 1: Family activities that instill.... empathy

1 min read
Behaviour & biting

What is wrong with my child?

2 min read
Big feelings

PARENTS! How NOT to be REACTIVE!

7 min read
Big feelings

What adults can do to teach their children that differences matter?

9 min read
Everyday parenting

SOCIAL DISTANCING ACTIVITIES: still keeping the fun, interaction and connection going.

8 min read
Behaviour & biting

The New Normal

3 min read
Everyday parenting

How to assist yourself and your child if you get stuck with school work.

3 min read
Everyday parenting

Adults - you too need to be heard

3 min read
Everyday parenting

Workbooks for adults - Conscious coping in the time of COVID-19

1 min read
Behaviour & biting

After all this, don't lose your MOJO

3 min read
Everyday parenting

Successful Online Consultation

2 min read
Everyday parenting

Activity list for Lockdown

3 min read
Everyday parenting

Chore list for Lockdown

1 min read