The first time I sat down to write my Story of Mum I was raw in grief about the door banging behind my beautiful 19 year old daughter Molly as she as she packed her cheetah print Converse, Mac Makeup and Primark Pyjamas and left home, jumping excitedly and nervously into her father’s car – […]
Tonight I gave a talk about my journey of being a Mum at the very wonderful Story of Mum Event in London. I turned up ready to explain my family photos and give the story behind my journey of being the Mum to Will and Molly and it turned out as soon as I looked […]
Today the news is full of the idea that some premature babies should start school a year late to give their brains time to develop, according to research conducted by Bristol University. The idea follows a study which found that boys and girls born early are 50 per cent more likely to fail the reading, […]
My friend Lorraine Allman has written a really super book bursting with practical ideas to help you develop your child’s entrepreneurial creativity. Enterprise for me is a mind-set and it starts early so whether you want to help improve the prospects for an exciting and rewarding future for your child in business, improve their future job prospects […]
I was asked to discuss on BBC Radio London this morning the fact that Kate Middleton and Prince William have chosen to shun royal tradition and have instead decided to choose close school and university friends to be Prince George’s godparents. The couple are said to be planning to ask friends out of the public eye […]
I was on LBC Radio today discussing the fact that today’s middle-class children are on track to be the first in more than a century to be materially less well off in adulthood than their parents, a government commission is expected to warn this week. Leaked findings reveal the existence of a national trend not […]
I do a great deal of work with Collaborative Lawyers and Mediating Lawyers, as I believe putting your children at the heart of the divorce process is the best way to separate, regardless of what’s happened to you, or your own emotions and feelings towards your ex. That’s why I am passionate about my One […]
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How can I teach my child to be more entrepreneurial in their thinking?
When I go into schools, or run my 1-2-1 sessions here in my Tudor Farmhouse, I always have enormous fun getting children to walk their own Life Timeline and plan lots goals they’d like to achieve – from swimming with dolphins, to running their own business to going on holiday in Brazil. I really love playing […]
Going through a divorce is painful and brings with it soooo many upheavals from the heart wrenching process of separation, the legal complexities, moving out of your family home bursting with memories , financial burdens, childcare issues, social changes, and the list goes on. The bottom line is that divorce is an emotional experience that […]
I’ve recently had two children referred to me who have a fear of being abducted or kidnapped after reading and hearing the news about Madeleine McCann. The problem with 24/7 News coverage is that it blows out of proportion the amount of bad things that can happen and children are very sensitive and can become […]
1. Stop dwelling on the all the wrongs – who did what, who’s to blame and what you wish you had done differently. 2. Express & release your feelings, but don’t drown in them – give yourself a ten minute time limit – and make that a habit. 3. Forgive yourself for all the mistakes you […]
I run a two hour workshop called “How To Tell Your Children You’re Divorcing – Presenting a United Front” (Simply call me on 01883 818329 to book your 1-2-1 session) as I’ve worked with hundreds of parents going through divorce and one of the main worries is how to tell their children about what is […]
A Practical Guide
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