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Be Okay With Not Being Liked
There is something deeply uncomfortable about knowing that someone does not like you. Even when we tell ourselves that other people’s opinions do not matter,
I Love You, Mummy… But I Also Like You
“Mummy, I like you a lot.” My daughter said those words to me the other day, completely out of the blue. There was no special
Teaching Our Children to Say Sorry Without Carrying the Blame
There is something about sibling arguments that can test even the most patient parent. One minute, your children are laughing together, sharing stories and behaving
When It Feels Like You’re Losing Control
There is something deeply unsettling about watching your life unfold in ways you never imagined, especially when you have spent so much time trying to
Can I Enjoy This Without Feeling Guilty?
There is a particular kind of guilt that knows exactly when to turn up. You have finally sat down. You are enjoying a meal, laughing
Raising Them to Leave, Loving Them Enough to Let Go
This year, my older daughter turns 16. I have said that sentence a few times recently, and each time it seems to land a little