Jul 2, 2026 | Parenthood, Things my kids teach me
What Our Family Interrailing Trip to Switzerland Taught Me About Adventure, Doubt and Being Brave We’ve just got back from a family adventure: interrailing from Norwich to Interlaken, Switzerland, with stop-offs in Paris. Oh my goodness ….. Switzerland has...
Oct 16, 2018 | Things my kids teach me
Creating happy jars is always a firm favorite with adults and children alike. It is a great way to savor the good moments that happen, which helps train your mind to focus on the positive emotions, even at times when you are faced with challenging times. In times of...
Dec 15, 2016 | Confidence, Things my kids teach me
When you watch and listen to children at Christmas time, you will witness the magic that happens when you want to believe something badly enough. It made me think about conversations I have with people. There are a lot people who lack belief in themselves and their...
Mar 2, 2016 | Things my kids teach me, Well-being
I keep seeing things and hearing things about not giving up, about not letting failure put you off. Some with positive outlooks. Some with negative outlooks. It has made me realise how much I hate the word failure. I am always very aware of the words that I use and...
Nov 23, 2015 | Things my kids teach me
Watching our son get ready for his school disco, I was struck by his confidence in being who he wants to be. He knew exactly what he wanted to wear – his ‘disco hat’ bought by his uncle (black with flashing lights!), along with his tie, jeans and a...
