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When You Bring Your Trauma Into Your Relationship

You’ve got a wonderful new relationship. Everything looks peachy and there’s no way you’re screwing this one up. Until, somehow, you find yourself in familiar territory again…

What You Can Learn About Yourself… From People You Detest

I used to think certain pop stars were really arrogant, and flashy, and not dressed enough. I don’t really, anymore. They didn’t change, however, so what did?

To Diagnose Or Not to Diagnose in Solving Your Child’s Riddles?

Would you take your child to a therapist? How would you respond if you heard your child was different in some way? What would that entail?

Don’t Forget to Have Fun

What is there to enjoy in this present moment? What’s stopping you from having fun? And how can you try to silence that sense of wanting control?

Whose Pocket Holds the Key to Your Happiness?

Who holds the keys to your future and your happiness? Do you hold on to them firmly or give them away sometimes to… the weather? Family? That neighbour playing the drums at 2 a.m.?

What Makes a Good Mother?

A short mother’s day poem I’d like to share with you called ‘A Good Mother…’

10 Ways in which Waldorf Education Shaped Me (And Why My Children Go, Too)

I went to a Waldorf school for my first 16 years of schooling. These schools are quite out there when it comes to lesson content and curriculum, but I am really grateful for the way it shaped me, and here’s 10 reasons why.

Healthy Relationship Practices: the Phone Test

Would you swap your phone with your partner for a day? Why this isn’t such an inconspicuous question and what the answer might tell you about your relationship…

How I’m Going to Tackle my Procrastination Problem…Eventually

My procrastination is an old friend and companion, but I’m no longer sure this relationship is beneficial. I’m ready, once more, to tackle my procrastination habit. Will you join me?

9 Lessons I Learned from my 9 Year-Old Daughter

My daughter is nine years old today, and already so wise, joyful and strong. I’ve learned so much over the years being her mother. Here are 9 lessons I wanted to share with you.