In the first part of this blog we discussed some tips on how to practically help your eldest child during their final year of secondary school. Below, we will look into other ideas of how to make this coming scholastic … Read more
My first born is starting Form 5 and I am panicking! – Part 1 of 2
Your first child is no longer little, and time has flown by. You have suddenly realised that the next scholastic year will be their last compulsory year at school. What to do…what to do?! Here are a few tips to … Read more
Moving Out, Moving In
You made the decision to leave your home country and move abroad. Getting there could have entailed making lists of pros and cons, discussing with your family and friends, talking to people who have done it before and doing research … Read more
My child failed their resit
As a parent myself I know that when our children do something wrong, act against our will or just be lazy, we find ourselves throwing phrases at them … possibly phrases that have been thrown at us when we were … Read more
The right fit is not just for clothes. Relationships also need a good fit. – Part 2 of 2
Although every relationship is unique, there are generally many common denominators amongst different relationships. Many self-reports of people who consider themselves to have a great fit with their long term partner, say that their relationship makes them happy and that … Read more
The right fit is not just for clothes. Relationships also need a good fit – Part 1 of 2
Some relationships can feel just like a beloved item of clothing. The top or trousers that fit your body perfectly. That one item that seems to go with anything and the one you always get compliments on. Other relationships may … Read more
“There must be more to life than simply increasing its speed” – Mahatma Gandhi
Do you remember the last time you woke up in the morning feeling rested and refreshed? I believe that this is a rare memory for most of us. It seems that daily we are running a race against time that … Read more
What is gender dysphoria in children?
Gender dysphoria is extreme discomfort caused by a discrepancy between a person’s gender at birth (called assigned gender) and the gender they feel themselves to be (affirmed gender). Children with gender dysphoria experience great anguish and pain as a result … Read more
What should I tell my 3-year-old child on their first day of school? – Part 2 of 2
In the first part of this blog I focused on the importance of how the parents themselves deal with their own worries around the first day of school. This is because the way parents deal with their worries could have … Read more
Attachment parenting, baby carriers, mindful parenting … are we asking too much of parents? – Part 1 of 2
As I recall my early experiences of motherhood I remember lots of beautiful memories, but I also remember a gripping anxiety. Is my baby breathing? Is my baby feeling loved? Is my baby feeling safe? Are they in distress? In … Read more