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I don’t want to say much today.  I feel too much is being said.  So just a very little pause...

Today I am sitting looking at the laptop and having what I’m going to call a “blogging blank”.  I feel...

I know I’m a bit late in the month to be thinking about love, but I was struck by a...

Before becoming a parent one of the things I used to resent was standing, freezing my butt off, with other...

I feel confronted by a challenge at the moment, and one I have to admit, I don’t yet have the...

I tend to find January a bit of a tough month if I’m honest.  It’s cold and dark and often...

I have been reminded this week of the importance of journeying through parenthood with others.  It’s something I’ve mentioned before...

Creativity, experimentation, an awakening of senses, connections, celebrations, enjoyment, fun, laughter, family, necessity, daily, basic need…what do all these connotations...

Who gets to January and thinks yey, it’s a new year…that means a new me?  Or who gets to January...

If you’re anything like me when your kid brings home a delightful hand-crafted decoration from school, you’ll do the classic...

Happy, sad, angry, scared, disgusted, excited, surprised, jealous, amused, bored, frustrated, embarrassed, shy, joyful, puzzled, relieved…the list goes on.  Emotions...

It can be very challenging/frustrating when you just want to get something done so you give your bundle of joy...

My mum informs me that when I was a little girl she had to tell me that Father Christmas wasn’t...

Earlier this year I heard someone answer the question “what would you do differently in life” as follows: “ I’d...

This morning I was reminded of such a helpful tool I thought it only fair to share.  As a therapist,...

I don’t want to give the impression that I absolutely hate the cold and live longing for the summer.  That’s...

I am so incredibly grateful that a season as worthy as autumn follows the summer.  Saying goodbye to the warmth...

Hasn’t it been nice to have the sun over the last couple of days and appreciate the warmth of it...

Sunday afternoon blues…how many of us get that weird sinking feeling as the weekend draws to a close and the...

“Not enough time”, “no inclination/motivation”, “too tired”, “no childcare”, “not sure what to do”.  These may sound familiar.  Fitting exercise...

(Can you believe there is a song about peanut butter?!?! In fact, there are loads!) There is an absolute definite...

Are you the kind of person that takes words for face value or do you read between the lines and...

“I love sleep.  My life has the tendency to fall apart when I’m awake, you know?” Ernest Hemingway Anyone else...

Have you ever heard of the expression “Achilles heel”?  So, it turns out my Achilles heel is quite prominent and...

Life is a journey, not a destination.  A journey usually means changes in direction and scenery along the way.  Surely,...

As August draws to a close so do the end of the British summer holidays.  The mornings and evenings start...

“I think he just wanted to be noticed” – Billy Bixbee from There’s no such thing as a dragon Why...

Ahhh, the summer holidays.  I wonder how you read that “ahhh”.  Ahhh as in “help” or ahhh as in “phew”. ...

As the end of a pretty hectic term draws to a close I think it’s about time I took a...

Our bodies are the texts that carry the memories and therefore remembering is no less than reincarnation – Katie Cannon...

“Ah the wonderful world of a child’s imagination” Raymond Briggs, The Bear This winter (or should I say eight months)...

I have two fictional heroes.  Robin Hood and Peter Pan.  Random?  Perhaps.  So why?  There is something about their spirit...

When did you last take a minute to stop and think about what you value as a family?  Good question,...

Creativity is a wonderful phenomenon. It comes in all shapes and sizes and one of the most beautiful things about...

This time last year we were basking in that glorious British heatwave.  This time this year I’m sitting here in...

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Woah, that little life tottering around in front of me totally depends on me...

“Peepo….peepo…” how many times have you said that to a baby in a high pitched voice and thought, why do...

Our bodies are extraordinary concepts.  Our minds are even more staggering.  Yet, however detached we may feel from one or...

Sickness and utter exhaustion, blissful and divine, excruciating pain, emotional rollercoaster, terrifying, life-changing, nothing prepares you, incredible love, feeling like...

Today marks the end of maternal mental health week and the focus for today is positivity. When I was at...

It’s 3.25am and I’ve woken up soaking wet.  Have I wet myself?  No, surely I have more control than that...

I love having a little girl.  There is something about the mother and daughter bond which is just so special. ...

Hands up who loves a good cup ‘a tea?  Whatever the variety, sometimes there is not a lot that beats...

The sun is shining, the lambs are skipping in the fields and the Easter holidays are nearly here!  It feels...

I was going to be setting the second of the two Easter holiday challenges today but I didn’t wake up...

Doesn’t the sun make such a difference?  You may have noticed a strong theme in many of my blogs about...

I thought I’d better get this recipe up quick before the key ingredient disappears from our river beds.  Who out...

Who said fairies and princesses need to be dressed in pink sequins, with fluffy wings, and ballerina tutus?  As I...

What is it about screens that is just so appealing? Studies show that people are online for an average of...

This blog needs to come with a health warning…it is about exercise!  It would seem that exercise is a bit...