Tamar Sloan Psychologist

Tamar Sloan Psychologist Helping parents find calm in the chaos. You’re not alone. Let’s walk this road together. www.linktr.ee/relationalparenting
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04/06/2026

If your child gets angrier when you stay calm, it doesn’t automatically mean your calm response isn’t working.
Sometimes their nervous system is already overwhelmed.
Sometimes they’re trying to draw you back into the argument because, as long as you’re still talking, the boundary might still move.
And sometimes control has become the strategy they reach for when they feel powerless.
Your calm may not stop the explosion instantly.
But it can stop feeding the cycle.
That matters.

03/06/2026

Explosive behaviour is exhausting.
And most parents aren’t trying to make things worse. They’re trying to respond in the moment, under pressure, while their own nervous system is screaming, “Do something!”
But some of the most instinctive responses, like giving consequences in the heat of the moment, giving in to stop the conflict, or trying to explain your way through the explosion, can accidentally fuel the cycle.
The goal isn’t to ignore the behaviour.
It’s to choose the right timing.
Hold steady in the storm. Come back to it when everyone is calm. That’s where the learning happens.

03/06/2026

If parenting feels harder than anyone warned you it would be, this is for you.

Not because you’re doing it wrong.
Because modern parenting asks us to stay calm, connected, and clear in moments that can feel anything but calm.

An excerpt from The Parenting Paradox for the parents showing up again tomorrow.

02/06/2026

When your child’s anger feels explosive, it can leave the whole family walking on eggshells.

The shouting.
The threats.
The slammed doors.
The fear of what will happen next.

This focused guide is designed to help you understand what sits underneath anger and aggression, and how to respond with calm, connected authority.

Because big emotions are real and overwhelming.
Hurtful behaviour is not okay.

01/06/2026

If your home feels ruled by anger, conflict, or fear of the next explosion, this guide is for you.

You do not need to shout louder.
You do not need to punish harder.
And you do not need to give in for peace.

There is another way.

The Anger and Aggression Focused Guide offers clear, compassionate strategies grounded in connection and steady limits.

31/05/2026

In the middle of hard moments, it’s easy to feel like everything depends on what you say next.

Often, it’s less about the words… and more about the state you bring into the moment.

Calm isn’t always easy. But it is powerful.

31/05/2026

My Anger and Aggression Focused Guide is for the parents facing the moments no one prepares you for.

The moments that feel frightening.
The moments that leave you doubting yourself.
The moments where love and limits both matter most.

Inside, I walk you through the Presence Pyramid and practical ways to respond without escalating, giving in, or losing connection.

30/05/2026

If your home feels ruled by anger, conflict, or fear of the next explosion, this guide is for you.

You do not need to shout louder.
You do not need to punish harder.
And you do not need to give in for peace.

There is another way.

The Anger and Aggression Focused Guide offers clear, compassionate strategies grounded in connection and steady limits.

29/05/2026

Heart’s Unconditional Gifts are the small moments of connection we offer with no strings attached.

A warm comment.
A shared laugh.
A cup of tea placed beside them.
Sitting near them while they decompress.
Noticing something they did well.

These are not rewards for good behaviour.

They are reminders of relationship.

The message is simple and powerful:
You matter to me, not because of how you’re behaving right now, but because you are my child.

In the hard seasons, these moments can become anchors of safety and connection.

Sometimes the smallest gestures carry the deepest love.

29/05/2026

In the middle of hard moments, it’s easy to feel like everything depends on what you say next.

Often, it’s less about the words… and more about the state you bring into the moment.

Calm isn’t always easy. But it is powerful.

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