Category: School Age

26th May 2025
Between schoolwork, homework, data driven school learning, standardised tests, exam anxiety, after-school activities and bullying, kids are super stressed out. The foundations & most important...
16th May 2025
Here are practical tips for parents to help nurture grit (perseverance and passion for long-term goals) in their children—without pushing them too hard or making...
14th May 2025
Emotional literacy is a bigger predictor of school success than knowing letters or numbers – and it starts long before the classroom. When we talk...
14th May 2025
Building Brains Through Play – Why Messy, Hands-On Learning Beats Apps In a world filled with educational apps and digital flashcards, it’s easy to believe...
14th May 2025
Unplug to Thrive – The Vital Role of Digital Downtime in Early ChildhoodNurturing imagination, growth, and connection in a tech-heavy world. We live in a...
13th May 2025
Following up from  my live phone in on BBC WM! 📻about moody teenagers! Every month join me for our regular monthly phone-in, where I’ll be...
13th May 2025
When used wisely, tech can open doors — but real-world experiences must always come first. In today’s world, screens are part of everyday life. Even...
12th May 2025
When the topic of preparing children for school comes up, technology often quickly takes centre stage. Parents are inundated with promotions for apps claiming to...
10th April 2025
Despite divorce being on the increase around the world, parents often feel at a loss when searching for practical support. They also feel overwhelmed, confused,...
10th April 2025
  I always remind my clients that going through a Divorce is a process NOT an event and I firmly believe that it is similar...
10th April 2025
    I have been working with two families going through the process of divorcing and what has struck me is how the news that...
29th March 2025
  Happy Mother’s Day! Real Mothers don’t eat quiche; They don’t have time to make it. Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils Are probably...
29th March 2025
  That word ‘naughty.’ It’s quite laden. So, what does the word mean? It usually means that your child is exhibiting behaviour that you find...
28th March 2025
Stepfamilies have a bad image. Think of Snow White’s jealous stepmother or Cinderella’s ugly sisters or at the other end of the spectrum, picture the...
23rd March 2025
    Here is one of my very favourite stories from my never ending notebook and everlasting coloured pencil. The Starfish Story One day, as...