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Katie Fryer - Doula, Birth & Baby Sleep Consultant

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Dear Midwives………

November 7, 2019 by Katie 2 Comments

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Filed Under: Birth

‘Train your baby like a dog’ – The Review

August 23, 2019 by Katie Leave a Comment

I am a Postpartum Doula, Birth and Parenting Educator and Coach, I have a particular interest in supporting parents with normal infant sleep and toddler behaviour. In 2012 I trained with both: Sarah Ockwell Smith - Psychologist with a specialism in Child Development - Formerly … [Read more...]

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Child Of Mine – Birth Loss Awareness Week

October 2, 2018 by Katie 1 Comment

Why I am urging everyone to go and watch the screening of Child of Mine. Baby Loss Awareness Week. 09th - 15th October 2018  After much deliberation, debate and deep thought I decided to purchase my ticket for the screening of Child of mine, being hosted at the Arts theatre, Cambridge on … [Read more...]

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To my stepchildren – from your (not so wicked) stepmother

July 6, 2018 by Katie Leave a Comment

  To my 3 stepchildren. I'm writing this open letter because I feel strongly that I want to record my feelings at this time.  Sometimes being a step family is bloody hard.  My heart breaks often when I listen to the things you have to say about being part of a separated family. Ok, at … [Read more...]

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Why I am not worried about the Home Education Bill introduced by Lord Soley

February 24, 2018 by Katie 5 Comments

The Home Education Bill introduced by Lord Soley is on the radar of many Home Educating families at the moment.  On social media there are many discussions amongst Home Educators around the Bill, ranging from those families that are mildly anxious to those that are feeling sheer panic to all of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Education Tagged With: Education and Parenting, Home Education

An open letter to Midwives struggling to work with Doulas…………..

July 13, 2017 by Katie 2 Comments

An open letter to a midwife............ Dear Midwife........... Today you were assigned to support a birthing mum whose birth support team consisted of her husband and her Doula.  I was their Doula. As we proceeded to spend most of the day with one another I spent a lot of time listening to … [Read more...]

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Talking to children about Terrorism and Extremism

May 23, 2017 by Katie Leave a Comment

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Are you really keeping your children out of the divorce?

April 13, 2017 by Katie 2 Comments

Are you really keeping your children out of the divorce? The answer is most likely to be No. Even those that think they are putting their children's needs first are most likely not, because it takes great strength of character and emotional awareness to do so, and unfortunately most adults do not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Parenthood Tagged With: Divorce and Separation

My article for Green Parent Magazine – How to make the switch from school to home education

February 28, 2017 by Katie Leave a Comment

How to make the switch from school to home education Katie Olliffe took a long and painful journey to home education with her eldest son. Here she describes their journey By Katie Olliffe 06th October 2016 I REMEMBER MY SON’S FIRST day of school vividly. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Education and Parenting

What happens if your child is struggling at school?

February 26, 2017 by Katie 2 Comments

After a really challenging time, I took my son out of school after he completed year 1.  That was 3 years ago.   You can read our story in the Green Parent Magazine here:- Our journey from School to Home Education Having made the incredibly challenging decision to walk away from the school … [Read more...]

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