When becoming a new mum, women undergo many hormonal changes. Both during pregnancy and after giving birth, women can experience everything from mood swings to loss of appetite. This change can be tricky for any parent. With the addition of a new life to care for, a lot of things...
Written by Volker Ballueder An old Japanese Buddhist saying suggests that nothing is permanent, and change is constant. Autumn is in full swing and the leaves are falling from the trees. Winter is coming, it is getting colder. As we start to turn the heating back on and prepare for the...
We regularly talk about anxiety and stress being on the up amongst the adult population, but the truth is that it’s affecting our children too. In so many ways, they’re not treated like children these days. Primary aged children now undergo tests and exams, routinely use their parents screen devices...
This past year has been weird to say the least, especially for younger children. One moment, they are free to go and do whatever they want, go on playdates or watch their favourite film in the cinema. Next thing you know, they can’t do this for over a year. We...
If you are a loyal follower of our Instagram, you will likely have seen how dedicated we are to spreading awareness about breast cancer among young people. The chances are high that you know at least one person in your life who has or has had breast cancer. We often...
Written by Lucy Higgins, ICF Life & Mindset Coach I have always sought deep, human connections and I feel mine and other people’s emotions deeper than most. I am an empath and Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) *- both of which I spent YEARS trying to deny. I was ashamed...
By Lucy Higgins, ICF accredited Life & Mindset Coach The dreaded school gates. I don’t know one parent who looks forward to school drop off or pick up. The morning battles of breakfasting, tooth brushing and bag packing are bad enough without being forced into polite conversation. It’s exhausting. Who...
By Lucy Higgins, ICF accredited Life and Mindset Coach @bigtalkformums “In the rush to return to normal, use this time to consider which parts of normal are worth rushing back to.” Dave Hollis. In April 2020, you may remember this quote was doing the rounds on all social media platforms....
Spring is in the air and that can only mean that Mother’s Day isn’t far off either. The past year has been vastly different and immensely difficult for mothers everywhere. We’ve all struggled through a year of lockdowns and tight restrictions. Some of us have even taken on new roles...
