Is allowing co-sleeping a good, or bad decision?
When a child refuses to sleep, it can be very difficult. And knowing what to do when a child becomes frustrated or nervous and refuses to be left alone may be really hard for the parent. Their first...
View ArticleAre you in ‘Sniper Mode’
I watch my cat when he has spotted a mouse. He will sit there completely focussed on the hole the poor critter has taken refuge in for hours. SNIPER MODE Do we ever do that? Well for sure. I have a...
View ArticleSilly rules and odd things people say!
As a foster carer, living in the countryside, I often have to explain the country code and also road safety common sense to children and teenagers who stay with me, where they can and can’t go, what...
View ArticleKeep it Happy – Lessons from our former selves…
“The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you.” – B.B. King Recently we cleared out our garage and I found some forgotten boxes full of stuff I’d kept from when I was...
View ArticleIs it Coincidence?
Do you ever notice something, then it appears again and again? Or you just found out about something and suddenly it seems to crop up everywhere? Ever heard a name mentioned, or noticed a word, phrase...
View ArticleQuietening your inner critic!
I have a terrible habit. I get an idea – let’s say, to start a blog on something I’m interested in – reading self-development books, for instance. Initially I feel excited: “Wow, this will be fun! I...
View ArticleRewrite your own life stories
A Tale of Two Women There’s a woman I know who, in her own words, has lived a pretty uninspiring life – she’s in her forties, and often compares herself to others who’ve achieved impressive things. In...
View ArticlePassengers on the bus.
Our lives sometimes appear to be driven by our thoughts, emotions, cravings, memories, and we allow them to be in control. But this is not how it should be. There is a lovely metaphor, Passengers on...
View ArticleTips for supporting your child at university
It will shortly be that time of year when ‘freshers’ arrive at university, almost certainly after a summer of mixed feelings. There may have been elation or disappointment over exam and coursework...
View ArticleAttention Seeking versus Connection Seeking
Connection is one of our basic human needs. We all want and need to feel connected to others and as adults we are able to communicate our needs but often children don’t have the language to communicate...
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