From being terrified that my son would fail to him achieving a Mark of Distinction
I am a mother of four children, having had my first child at the age of 15 years old and […]
Make Your Own Sweet Summer Butterflies – Tutorial
These sweet butterflies make lovely bright decorations that don’t take up a lot of room, but still brighten up the […]
A real sense of pride about it – that was so lovely to see :-)
“… she [my daughter] was remembering all the projects she’s been involved with and had a real sense of pride […]
The Adventures Of Bluey – Episode 13
Hello, readers! It’s been a while, but the Bluey Blog returns once more! We’re back with another two stories for […]
The art of giving heartfelt compliments to ourselves, our children and teens
This post includes a ‘heartfelt compliment script’, a tool to compliment ourselves and our child effectively and is part of […]
The Proposed Schools Bill – Punishing parents for the inability of schools to facilitate a suitable education for all children
By Joanna Merrett BA (hons), EYPS, MA, [PhD student and researcher at University of Exeter, Centre for Social Mobility], Joanna […]
Befriending my PowerBook
The Power of Heartfelt Compliments One of the tools in the PowerWood tool box is the PowerBook. The aim of […]
Like blackbirds- or penguins
PowerWood’s Consultancy Services Sometimes some individual or family support can be really helpful. You are welcome to explore the options […]
Make Your Own Whimsical Windchimes – Tutorial
Thinking of summer days on the way and more time spent outside, perhaps working or resting in the garden, or […]
What to say about Ukraine to our children – Six Steps to support our child or teen (and ourselves) in those challenging times
Many of our children will experience anxiety and fear around the situation in Ukraine, which is often exacerbated by the […]