Exploring the benefits of a good cry. And sharing 19 comforting reasons why crying is good for us… Maybe you find yourself holding back the tears for fear of being seen as flaky and weak? Or perhaps worse, a little …
The Wisdom of Trauma
Sharing what looks like a beautiful resource exploring the wisdom of trauma, and following the healing journey… Are you easily triggered? Prone to over-thinking? Scared to be seen? Constantly apologising, even for the space you take up in the world? …
Reframing No : 12 powerful reasons to be glad when our children say No.
Do we feel glad when our children say No? Maybe when someone offers them a cookie or a coke right 🙂 But when they say No to us… That can hurt. Leave us feeling angry, embarrassed, resentful. Exhausted, anyone? But… …
Self-soothing checklists : the secret to raising our mood and energy levels fast
Self-soothing checklists – A list of soothing activities to cycle through in times of stress to shift our moods, encourage the natural flow of emotions and raise energy levels. When panic sets in, we feel our good mood slipping away, …
What to do when you feel like a rubbish parent : 13 steps to dealing with parenting doubt
In a recent post I shared a list of 9 things to remember when we feel like a rubbish parent. And at the end of that post I promised to be back soon with a follow up – what to …
Feel like a rubbish parent? 9 things to remember when you doubt your parenting…
Do you feel like a rubbish parent? Scared of letting your children down? Convinced you’re not good enough, aching to clock out, curl up and wake up in a galaxy far, far away. Being a parent for over 20 years …