When You Find Out Something You Didn’t Expect About Your Child
When one of my sons was at preschool, I was pulled aside by one of the teachers. She explained, gently but directly, that he had delayed speech and needed speech and language therapy. It hit me like a bus.
12th January 2026
Grow With Your Children, Not Against Them
This morning’s dog walk gave me one of those unexpected moments of reflection. Teddy caught a scent—her eyes lit up, her tail flicked once—and off she went.
12th December 2025
He was so angry!
This morning, on a dog walk I’ve been doing for years, I got told off by the farmer.
13th November 2025
All Kids Lie — Here’s Why, and What to Do About It
It happens to every parent at some point: You catch your child in a lie. Maybe it’s something small — like denying they ate the last biscuit. Or something that stings a little more — like blaming a sibling for something they clearly did.
13th October 2025
Want to Calm Your Child’s Outbursts? Start with This One Eye-Opening Exercise...
You’ve probably said this or heard another parent say it: “They go from 0 to 100 in a second — it’s like a switch flips!”
31st August 2025
You Bought the Coffee, Took the Trip... But You Still Feel Off - Here's Why
You know that feeling — you grab a nice coffee on your way to work, maybe get your nails done, or treat yourself to a new outfit.
28th July 2025
One year of change
A year ago today, everything changed for me. Change is often difficult, and I was no exception.
October 6th 2024
What Is Wellbeing?
We keep hearing that wellbeing is important and plays a crucial role in all our lives. But why?
January 6th 2024
Adversity
We’ve all heard the term ‘adverse childhood experiences’, but what does it really mean?
May 26th 2023
Don't Judge
How many times have you looked at other people’s children kicking off in a public place and said, “if that child was mine, they wouldn’t behave like that."
February 20th 2023
Family stresses can affect a child’s development
Family can be described as a group of people related by blood or law.
January 2nd 2023
Being Unique
Children deal with new challenges in so many ways and why wouldn’t they?
December 3rd 2022
Friends Will Influence Your Emotional And Mental Wellbeing
Have you ever considered that the people you spend the most time with will affect your wellbeing in a healthy or unhealthy way?
October 22nd 2022
Parent Pressure
Over the years I have seen and heard so many parents try to help their children in all areas of their life. That’s what a good parent does - right?
September 16th 2022
Victimisation vs Victimhood
When things don’t go according to plan how a person responds reflects their state of mind.
August 14th 2022
About Natalie
I’m married and a mum of three boys. My eldest son is in his 20’s and my twins are mid-teens. Family life is busy, like any other family household, so I like to relax walking my cockapoo dog, Teddy in the local countryside.
July 14th 2022
Stress, is it helpful or harmful?
Stress is the body’s way of dealing with pressure. Different situations, challenges and life events will all cause a certain amount of stress.
June 28th 2022
Who am I?
Often when asked to say a few words about ourselves the most obvious answer is to tell the listener your name, occupation, marital status and whether you have children.
June 15th 2022