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Practical Parenting, Family, Teen & Relationship Advice
Welcome to my counselling blog, where I share practical advice and professional insight on parenting teenagers, family relationships, couples support and emotional wellbeing. At the same time, I know how overwhelming home life can feel when anxiety, conflict or disconnection start creeping in. Because of this, I write about the real challenges parents and couples face – from teen mental health and neurodivergence to communication breakdown and emotional overload.
However, these blogs aren’t just about understanding what’s happening; they’re also about what to do next. As a result, you’ll find grounded, real-world guidance designed to help you feel calmer, clearer and more confident in your relationships at home.
Push yourself
Push yourself to get up before the rest of the world - start with 7am, then 6am, then 5:30am. Go to the nearest hill with a big coat, your favourite blanket and a scarf and watch the sun rise.Push yourself to fall asleep earlier - start with 11pm, then 10pm, then 9pm....
Toxic Positivity “Positive Vibes Only”
I love an inspirational positive quote as much as the next person. But I have some concerns about an insistence on 100% positivity all day, every day. Is our positivity becoming toxic? It seems counterintuitive to suggest we shouldn’t be aiming for 100% positivity – I...
The ‘new’, new normal
167 days... the start of the 'new', new normalFeels like forever since I set the alarm or put a pack lunch together or set out the school uniform ready for the next day.A real 'bath night' with hair washing, nails cut, everything...
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