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Can’t, Not Won’t: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and the Challenge of School Attendance
Then there’s another group, a category I fear not enough people are aware of: the children who want to go to school but just can’t. It’s not that they won’t go: they can’t go. And if they do manage to attend, it takes an unimaginable toll on them. This is the group I want to focus on in this blog post.
otherwisekate
Aug 76 min read
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The Power of a Pause: The Mental Health Benefits of Taking a Day Off for Busy Mums
Do You Ever Take a Break? Do you ever feel that you just desperately need a break - a genuine physical and mental rest? And do you ever...
otherwisekate
Jun 127 min read
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Budget Travel to Montenegro: A Self-Care Break for Tired Parents
If you’re a parent or carer, you’ve probably had moments where you dream of running away - just for a weekend. Not to escape your family, but to return to yourself. That’s what this trip to Montenegro became for me.
otherwisekate
May 229 min read
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Why Parents and Carers Need Breaks: How To Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Breaks aren’t a luxury for carers, they’re a necessity. Yet, for many parents and carers, taking a break feels like an impossible dream...
otherwisekate
May 157 min read
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Three Years On: My Life After Teaching
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...
otherwisekate
May 510 min read
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How to Support Your Teenager During Exam Season: Tips for Parents
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.
otherwisekate
Apr 106 min read
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Stepping Through Life: The Mental and Physical Health Benefits I've Found in Walking
If there’s one medicine I’ll gladly take every day, it’s walking. No prescriptions, no side effects - just fresh air, movement, and a...
otherwisekate
Mar 276 min read
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World Teen Mental Wellness Day: How To Support Your Teen’s Mental Health
To mark World Teen Mental Wellness Day, this week's blog post is about how to support your teen's mental health.
otherwisekate
Feb 286 min read
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Social Media: Striking A Balance
I’ll share my own complicated relationship with social media - how it’s connected me to amazing communities, yet also frustrated me with its
otherwisekate
Sep 26, 20246 min read
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