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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Oh Sweety, …..” (a simple tool for when our children are overwhelmed)
Sadly also our children will encounter challenging times. When our children are overwhelmed and in the cycle of emotional and […]
The Inner Rainbow of Hope – Last stretch from illness to rehabilitation
March 2020 I caught Covid-19 which turned into long-covid. “The NICE guidelines defines post-Covid syndrome as signs and symptoms that […]
Dealing with Frustration in Family Creative Projects
A lot of the time when I am writing about simple family creativity with such enthusiasm and the idea of […]
Be clear, but only if you can
Every time our child asks us for something, we have to make the decision to say yes or no. If […]
When the going gets tough – helping bright kids overcome fear of imperfection/failing
Learning to learn – PART 1 Including the ‘value of uncomfortable feelings’ one of the core concepts within the Multilevel […]
What is my worth, if I can’t ‘do’ anything?
Living in constant lockdown There are stretches of life that prove to be straightforward and uncomplicated, and then there are […]
When something is ‘not right’ – Compassion is key
Or The Value of flag-ups Everyone has an unconscious physical or psychological alarm system telling them that something is not […]