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...
I’m seeing a significant increase in parents waiting for a CAMHS assessment for their child. My opinion is that lock downs have been hard for many families and now the toll is beginning to show. The wait for the CAMHS appointment can be long, especially if...
The place to start for answering this reader's question is to explore what confidence is. Confidence comes from celebrating the wins with your child, but it really blossoms when you show your child understanding and acceptance when things are hard for your child. Being confident doesn’t...