Each week I answer one of your parenting and personal development questions. This week I answer "How can I set realistic expectations? I get lost and frustrated when unrealistic expectations aren’t met.” I hope you find the response helpful. The word expectations is so...
No one will ever be as hard on ourselves as ourselves. It’s bonkers when you think about it! It’s totally counterproductive to our happiness and ability to thrive. Having self critical thoughts is not a weakness as it is part of our inner defense...
I am sorry that this is your experience of being a Mum. I’d love to know more about why you think this. You might be able to understand this better yourself by asking yourself these questions. Who are you comparing yourself to?Is it the practical elements...
I know from meeting parents that having a child who is self-harming or suicidal is the most frightening part of parenting any parent will ever face. I want readers to know that change is possible for you, the child and your relationship. No parent can ever...
Being triggered is a difficult feeling. It’s an out of control sensation that has a domino effect of causing; over-thinking, shame, guilt, critical thinking… I could go on. Being triggered by other parents is normal. I’m imagining Motherland (BBC and Netflix) and chuckling at the...