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You became a teacher to change lives – not to drown in paperwork. And if you’ve now left the classroom, chances are it wasn’t because you stopped caring. It was because the job stopped letting you care in the way that truly mattered. You Left the Classroom –[…]
Read MoreYou’ve had the glowing school report. “A joy to teach,” they say. “Kind, attentive, always helpful.” And you might even believe it – until 3:45pm hits. Because the moment that school gate swings open, a different child emerges. One who snaps, stomps, slams, melts down, or seems permanently[…]
Read MoreAdolescence is a pivotal stage in your teenager’s life, often marked by a whirlwind of emotions, changes, and newfound freedoms. This transitional period typically spans ages 10 to 19 and serves as the bridge between childhood and adulthood. As a parent, understanding and navigating this journey can empower[…]
Read MoreYou’ll want to know this before you tell yourself it’s not possible. You’ll want to hear this story before you write off your dreams of helping children and making a living doing it. Because too many people believe that postcode equals profit. That where you live dictates how[…]
Read MoreIf you want real change in how your child copes with anxiety, there’s one truth you need to face first – waiting it out might make things worse. For some children, anxiety does go away naturally. The research backs that up. Given time, safety and routine, a child’s[…]
Read MoreAt first glance, perfectionism can look like a positive trait: high standards, ambition, and a desire to do well. But dig a little deeper, and it’s often driven by something far less helpful: fear. Behind many perfectionist children is a quiet anxiety whispering: “What if I fail?” “What if[…]
Read MoreIf you feel it’s time to stop spinning your wheels and start seeing progress with your child’s behaviour, then we need to talk. Because I know what it feels like to sit across from a frustrated parent, hearing them say, “I’ve tried everything.” But when I dig a[…]
Read MoreSometimes the quiet is louder than the shouting. You’re not sure when it happened, but one day the spark that used to light up your conversations with your child… fizzled. Now there’s eye-rolling, silence, or worse, an impenetrable wall between you. You wonder what you did wrong, or[…]
Read MoreAnd what you can do about it… We’re now well into the summer holidays. The early excitement has faded, the routines have gone out the window, and for many families, the emotional temperature in the home is rising faster than the outside weather. While the summer break is[…]
Read MoreWhat do you do when someone talks about you behind your back? When you hear the whisper, see the glance, or feel the sting of being quietly excluded? It’s a question I ask a lot in my work with children. Especially the ones who are feeling small, targeted,[…]
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