psychology

Beyond Christmas

I hope you’ve enjoyed my blogs on present-buying, tackling preparations for Christmas, and how to manage…
Because Life #10

Christmas Day was brutal. “Where’s Sally?” Audrey asked her father, as she dished up lunch for…
When the Colour of Christmas is Blue

I said in the blog last week that Christmas can sometimes come with an extra serve…
Alert the media!

When I was younger, I was often left feeling bad about myself after interactions with others.…
The Value of Rest

Have you heard that fish don’t know what water is? That sounds so weird but think…
Parenting with love, Part 3, Sibling Rivalry

Having a second baby brings the question of sibling rivalry into your home. Little kids can…
Parenting with love, Part 2, The magic of the lucky dip

I heard this idea from somewhere (who can remember with baby brain?) and it worked a…
Parenting with love, Part 1, Adjustment insights

Somebody once told me that everyone grows up in a different family. I didn’t get that…
Be, Do, Have

A very wise counsellor once introduced me to the concept of Be, Do, Have. Most people,…
Struggle Days, Part 4, Dare to be true to yourself

Everyone was excited, nervous. The smell of anxiety wafted through the open air. The trainer explained,…