Sleep
My springer spaniel can’t sleep if it’s windy outside. He gets anxious, shaking and pacing, unable to settle. Like a baby, he can’t explain his fear—he just needs me to help calm him down. But, unlike a baby, rocking him or holding him close doesn’t help (and let’s not even think about feeding him like […]
Not A Side Hustle
My great-grandmother taught me to crochet when I was 7. I learned how to make a granny square then stopped crocheting for fifty years. Last year, swept up by the crochet boom, I decided to go on a short course to (re)learn. It was fascinating. I was top of the class! Somehow my brain and […]
Practicing Being Uncomfortable
I dread Parkrun. The free, timed 5k run on a Saturday morning is a sociable, fun start to the weekend for some. They don’t worry about it. They amble along, chatting or relish being super speedy, looking forward to leaving most people for dust. Not me. I lie in bed at 7am, thinking should I […]
Relational Gestures
As parents, we sometimes face difficult times. Children, especially teenagers, can be challenging. They might be defiant, experiment with drugs or alcohol, or engage in risky activities. Some may even lash out physically at parents, carers, or siblings. Non-violent resistance (NVR) is a parenting model that helps parents manage difficult behaviour with love and boundaries. […]
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