The moment someone decides to seek help, they’ve already shifted something powerful inside themselves. That first step — the decision to stop struggling alone — is the turning point. It’s the moment you choose change. You choose possibility. You choose to look after yourself.
Why asking for help opens the door to change Read More »
“Faking it” is a moment of borrowed bravery. Masking is hiding who you are to get through the day.
As parents, we can cheer them on to be brave and stay alert to the signs that they’re shrinking themselves to fit in. Every child deserves to feel safe enough to be who they really are.
Faking It vs Masking: Why the Difference Matters for Our Children Read More »
I read Dame Uta Frith’s recent article, “Why I no longer think autism is a spectrum”, with great interest, and
Rethinking the Autism Spectrum: My Reflections on Dame Uta Frith’s Recent Article Read More »
I am frequently reminded how lucky I am as a parent to also be an educator. Teaching is tough, of
Is it time to stop parenting without the manual? Read More »
When schools re-opened following the Covid-19 lockdowns, most children eventually returned to classrooms and routines. But for some, the closures
Unmasking School Life: How to Support Children Still Struggling to Return Read More »
One question I am often asked is how adults should respond to a child who swears or uses abusive language.
Responding to Swearing with Calm Understanding Read More »
Now that I am coaching more regularly (I passed the 70-hour mark this week!) I am beginning to notice an
The First Session Offload Read More »
Thank you to everyone who responded to my previous post about niching—your insights were brilliant. If you didn’t read it,
Further Thoughts on the Parent Niche Read More »
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve been working with my husband to refresh and upgrade my website. Full transparency
Drumroll please…my new website! Read More »
In coaching, we talk a lot about finding your niche. It’s often recommended that coaches identify a specific client group
Finding my niche – “curiouser and curiouser” Read More »
