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I don’t always want to practice Yoga with my Children

This might surprise you, especially coming from someone who talks about yoga together sooo much, but I don’t always want to practice yoga with my children. And sometimes… they don’t want to practice with me either. The other day, I rolled out my mat ready for my own practice. And like a moth to a…
Why “Just Take a Deep Breath” Often Doesn’t Work (And What Actually Helps)

“Take a deep breath.” It’s one of the most common pieces of advice we hear…. to support children and ourselves, told to anyone who looks overwhelmed, angry or having a tough time. And while it’s usually said with care, compassion, and good intention… it so often falls flat. You’ve probably seen it.You suggest a deep…
3 Cosy December Family Practices

December starts tomorrow and I feel like November was just this blur…it went by so quick. I went from feeling super prepared to feeling like everything was on top of me and I started getting really overwhelmed. Every time I made time to step onto my mat and do my self-care practices, I could feel…
Is it actually okay not be okay?

I’ve been sitting with something big the last few days and I realised a hidden belief I had for myself….. That it’s actually not okay to not be okay….. weird after sharing “It’s okay not to be okay.” for so long. But I realised that not being okay has usually equalled rejection and abonnement for…
Why Your Calm Isn’t Really Calm: Understanding the Nervous System Baseline for You and Your Child

Today was a day! You know the kind I mean when everything just seems to irritate you. The biggest thing was that EVERY SINGLE TIME that I went to use the bathroom – someone was yelling mum or an argument was breaking out and I was just done. Like can’t a gal just pee in…
If your child is struggling with back-to-school… it’s not because they’re being “dramatic”.

Let me just say it upfront:I suck at school mornings. We’re not the Pinterest family who skips into the school gates with ten minutes to spare.My son? He’s the one bolting in the opposite direction. And we’re usually the ones arriving while everyone else is already heading out. Late. Again. So no, this isn’t a…