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Shall we talk about consent?

This month, I’m talking about consent. The 30th of November marks the International Day of Consent #InternationalDayofConsent2023. And I am honoured to be a guest on Jenn Wilson from Irregular Jenn’s I Do Consent podcast, where we will chat over two episodes about consent in parent-child relationships, and how parents can influence not only their …

Managing the summer holidays as a working parent

“Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had and dealing with fears you never knew existed.” – Linda Wooten Managing children’s expectations during summer holidays while needing to work can be challenging, but it’s essential to create a positive and fulfilling experience for them. Here are five tips to help you …

The 5 pillars of gentle parenting

Parenting is a challenging yet immensely rewarding journey. It requires patience, empathy, and a deep commitment to fostering a harmonious relationship with our children. As a gentle/peaceful parent myself – and early follower of Dr. Laura Markham, who coined the term peaceful parenting – as well as a now certified parenting coach with the Jai …