Parenting Support in Sussex & Online | Flourishing Childhood
Support for big emotions, sleep struggles and baffling behaviour — plus the inner cycle-breaking work that makes lasting change possible. Parenting doesn’t have to feel this hard and you don't have to navigate it alone.
If parenting feels harder than you expected, you are not alone.
You might be feeling...
My child won't listen.
I'm exhausted.
I'm shouting more than I'd like.
Gentle parenting isn't working.
I don't want to use punishments but I don't know what else to do.
I just want to trust myself again.
And underneath all of that, there may be a quiet longing: “I just want to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to my child.”
“Rebecca has changed my family’s life & brought a deep understanding and harmony with the laws of nature and child rearing. It seems so obvious now, what was just unfathomable before”
— Amelia, parent of 3
I’m Rebecca
I help overwhelmed parents of children from birth to teenagers understand their child's behaviour, trust themselves again, and build deeply connected family relationships.
Through attachment and trauma-informed parenting support, Aware Parenting and inner-child work, we explore not only what's happening for your child, but also what parenting might be bringing up for you.
My own journey led me to attachment theory, Aware Parenting, and the deeper work of understanding myself. I discovered that when we begin to understand our children's behaviour with curiosity and compassion, we also begin to meet ourselves in a new way.
I'm an Aware Parenting Instructor, mentor, former teacher, therapeutic play practitioner, inner child journey guide and attachment-informed parent coach. I'm also Chair of the International Attachment Network and Regional Coordinator for Aware Parenting in the UK, Ireland and Sub-Saharan Africa.
I support parents and professionals to understand behaviour as communication, look beneath the surface of children's emotional struggles, and respond with greater compassion, confidence and connection.
My hope is that every parent who comes here leaves feeling a little less alone, a little more hopeful, and a little more able to trust themselves.
Together we can explore
Tantrums & Big Emotions
Baby & Child Sleep
Aggression & Hitting
Neurodivergence
School Anxiety & Struggles
Parenting Triggers
This isn't just about your child.
If you're anything like the parents I work with, you may have arrived here looking for help with tantrums, sleep, aggression, anxiety, or a child who just won't listen.
And together, we'll absolutely explore those challenges.
But something beautiful often happens along the way.
As we begin to understand our children's behaviour through the lens of attachment, connection and nervous system science, we also begin to understand ourselves with greater compassion.
Many of us discover that our children's big emotions awaken something in us too — old fears, self-doubt, overwhelm, guilt, or the longing to parent differently from how we were parented.
This journey isn't about becoming a perfect parent. It's about gently reconnecting with your own inner wisdom, learning to trust yourself again, and creating the kind of relationship with your child that allows both of you to flourish.
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If your baby or child isn't sleeping and leaving them to cry feels wrong, there is another way. I support parents to understand the emotional and developmental reasons behind sleep difficulties, finding an approach that works for your family without sleep training or cry-it-out methods.
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Toddler tantrums and aggressive behaviour can leave you feeling helpless, embarrassed, or just utterly exhausted. I help parents understand what is really driving the behaviour so they can respond with warmth and confidence rather than dread the next meltdown.
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It's so disheartening when nothing seems to work and your child just won't cooperate. I help parents look beneath the surface of defiant or dismissive behaviour to find what's really going on: whether that's an unmet need, missing information, or stored stress so that cooperation becomes genuinely possible.
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When your child experiences the world more intensely than others, standard parenting advice can feel completely beside the point. I work with parents of ADHD, autistic, and highly sensitive children to understand their child's unique nervous system and find approaches rooted in connection rather than compliance.
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If you experience constant bickering and fighting and feeling that you're always referee then sibling rivalry and conflict is one of the most draining parts of family. l help parents understand what each child is communicating through the conflict and how to respond in ways that gradually build real sibling connection.
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If you find yourself reacting in ways that shock or surprise you please know you are not alone and you are not broken. As an Inner Child Journey Guide I offer a gentle, structured process to help you understand your triggers and begin to heal the childhood wounds you carry into your parenting. I have also developed an Inner Relationship Parenting Process and offer courses to support through this.
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So many parents feel overwhelmed, isolated, or unsupported but are too exhausted to even name it. I create space for you to feel genuinely heard, and to slowly rebuild a sense of trust in yourself as the parent your child needs.
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We don’t always don't know what parenting differently looks like in the messy reality of daily life, when we didn’t have role models who parented with connection. I offer clear, grounded support rooted in Aware Parenting that helps you move from good intentions to real, lasting change.
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Upcoming events
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Inner Child Journey Conversations
INNER CHILD JOURNEYS – A 6-SESSION ONLINE TRAINING COURSE with Robin Grille
You may not know it, but your own life as a child is one of the strongest influences on how you parent (or care for children) today.
You can find out more about Robin here.
"I have found his course to be truely inspirational and thought provoking. I would recommend it to anyone who wishes to understand their own inner child journey and gain insight and compassion for themselves and others. It is a unique and very stimulating journey. Many thanks Robin!" Jackie, participant
Next course starts 15th April 2027.
Early booking recommended
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Transforming Families with Aware Parenting
This workshop delves deeply into children's natural ability to heal stress and trauma that they have been exposed to, from something as small as a visit to the dentist to more serious traumas such as severe accidents or medical trauma etc. Crying, raging and laugher can transform children’s behaviour.
It takes place over 2 day next workshop will be shared shortly.
'I highly recommend Rebecca's workshops. She is an incredibly gifted and teacher and her warm energy creates a peaceful and loving atmosphere during the workshop. It made me feel very safe and accepted. I also love Rebecca's examples from her own family life - very genuine and authentic. I feel so grateful for the opportunity to participate in this workshop. I've learned a lot! Karolina, mum to 2 children.
Let’s walk the parenting journey together today.
FAQs
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Aware Parenting is a philosophy founded by Aletha Solter, PhD, that recognises children's need for attachment, emotional release, and freedom from punishments and rewards. It helps children heal from stress and trauma through connection, play, and allowing healthy emotional expression. Rather than using time-outs or rewards to control behaviour, we look at what's underneath and support children in releasing accumulated stress.
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Both! I offer online sessions throughout the UK via Zoom, as well as in-person sessions in Forest Row and the surrounding East Sussex area (East Grinstead, Crawley, Tunbridge Wells, etc.).
Book a free discovery call here.
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Absolutely. I support families with sleep challenges using attachment-focused, gentle approaches that honor your child's needs and your family's values. No sleep training, no cry-it-out methods. Just compassionate support to understand what's beneath the sleep struggles and practical strategies that feel right for your family.
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Yes! I specialise in supporting parents of neurodivergent children, including those with ADHD, autism, or who are highly sensitive. I help you understand your child's unique needs, navigate challenging behaviours with compassion, and find approaches that work for your family without punishment or coercion.
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In our sessions, you'll share what's challenging for you right now. I listen deeply, help you understand what might be underneath your child's behavior, and offer practical strategies rooted in Aware Parenting principles. We'll explore attachment play, emotional release, and how to meet your child's needs while also taking care of yourself. Sessions are compassionate, non-judgmental spaces where all your feelings are welcome.
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I offer several options to meet different needs:
Free 20-minute Discovery Call
1:1 Consultation (1 hour)
Weekly Hop On (30 min monthly subscription)
Annual packages with savings
[Book a free discovery call] to discuss which option would work best for you.
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Every family is different, but many parents notice shifts in their own understanding and responses right away. Changes in children's behavior often follow once they feel the shift in our approach and have space to release stored stress. Some families see improvements within weeks; for deeper patterns or trauma, healing unfolds over time. The key is consistency and compassion with the process.
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Absolutely. In fact, that's exactly where many parents start. Feeling overwhelmed is completely normal, and it doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong. In our first call, we'll gently explore what's hardest right now and find a starting point that feels manageable. You don't need to have it all figured out—that's what I'm here for.
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Eliza Parker
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Lara Ritson
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