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Honest, practical thoughts on EBSA, mental health and parenting.

Latest · May 24, 2025

Are you listening?

We've all done it — nodded along while stirring the food, only half-listened while doom scrolling. Kids know when we're not really listening.

May 23, 2025

Mornings where your child is refusing to put socks on. Behaviour is only the tip of the iceberg.

May 20, 2025

When your child is struggling with school avoidance, there is always a reason. Recognising the triggers matters.

March 19, 2025

Being 'that parent' isn't a bad thing. No one knows your child like you do — speaking up is your job.

March 19, 2025

Considering home education but worried you're not qualified? You are your child's first teacher.

January 9, 2025

You are the one person who believes in them no matter what. Have their back.

January 5, 2025

One day they're their usual self, the next they're losing it. More often than we realise, the answer is stress.