Is My Child Neurodivergent or Am I a Bad Parent?
This article explores the journey of parents questioning whether their child may be autistic or ADHD, or whether parenting is the issue.
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Apr 157 min
What is Parent Guilt & What Can We Do About it?
What is parent guilt and why do we feel it? What can we do about it? This post explores "mum guilt" and shame, and how we can escape.
Jan 39 min
Why Being a Neurodivergent Parent is Especially Tough
Being a neurodivergent parent can make parenthood more difficult, especially if your child also has a neurodivergence such as autism or ADHD
Sep 28, 20236 min
Reflections on Turning 40 as a Parent…
This blog post is about our shared reflections on turning 40 as a parent - and a person.
Jun 30, 20234 min
3 Reasons to Let Go of The 'Mum Guilt' and Embrace Being An Imperfect Parent
Here are three reasons why you don’t need to feel 'mum guilt' and why you can embrace imperfect parenting
Apr 21, 20237 min
Say Hello to... The Guilty Parent Escape Plan
The Guilty Parent Escape Plan helps you unlock a way of parenting that is more confident, effortless, and joyful, and less overwhelming.
May 26, 20223 min
5 Reasons You're NOT Failing as a Parent
There are dozens of reasons for us to lift the pressure from ourselves if we notice feelings of failure or self-criticism around parenting.
May 26, 20224 min
7 Reasons I Don’t Use Punishments
I know what it's like. Your baby turns into a toddler with their own mind. How did that happen! They start experimenting with the world...
Mar 25, 20222 min
How Can I Repair with my Child?
Most parents know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed and before we know it, our brains have snapped into Threat Mode and we’re shouting
Dec 24, 20212 min
What is the Maths of Self-Compassion?
Understanding the “maths” of self compassion can help us figure out how and why to be kinder to ourselves as parents.
Dec 10, 20213 min
How Can I Tame My Parent Inner Critic?
How do you respond to yourself when something doesn't go to plan with your kids? Does your inner critic pop up? What does it say to you?
Nov 3, 20214 min
The 3 Ls to Help Manage Emotions
How do you normally react when you're feeling something difficult or unpleasant? Learn the 3 Ls to help you respond not react.
Aug 20, 20212 min
How Is Anger Like a Baby?
"Anger is like a howling baby, suffering and crying. The baby needs his mother to embrace him. You are the mother for your baby, your anger.
Jul 7, 20213 min
Does Self-Compassion Make You a Worse Parent?
As a parent, do you worry that if you're a little more gentle to yourself, that you'll simply get things wrong even more?
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