My last post about Vaila going to uni felt reasonably rational and measured, focusing on what her new experience might be like. Today’s post won’t be like that. Because now I’m spiralling into… well, all the feelings: grief, fear, sadness, excitement, nerves.

With this article my wish is that I can give hope and reassurance to people who are in a similar position to me. I can’t give you a roadmap to build your own business and make your fortune but I’ll share the honest reality of my life after teaching...

Teenagers already have so much to navigate while trying to protect their mental health. In this post I will share tips for parents on how to support exam preparation with a focus on prioritising mental health.

How often do you feel you’re getting it wrong for your kids? We all know that making mistakes is a very effective way of learning.  But...

Can you believe that it's been five years since most of the world went into lockdown to suppress the COVID-10 pandemic? The “Covid babies”..

Have you ever thought that working mums are just selfish?  I’ve just listened to a podcast which states exactly that.

To mark World Teen Mental Wellness Day, this week's blog post is about how to support your teen's mental health.

When I say that I’m preparing to launch my child, don’t be concerned that she’s about to be launched from her bedroom window!

For the last few years, since autistic burnout came crashing into our lives, we’ve been perfecting our own ways of celebrating Christmas. 

“What do you do all day?” I’ve been asked this question by numerous people - friends, school staff, an Educational Psychologist.

Here we go again! Back to the anxiety riddled nights, frantic mornings, constant emails back and forth with school staff...