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...]
Child Of Mine – Birth Loss Awareness Week
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...]
Why I am not worried about the Home Education Bill introduced by Lord Soley
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...]
An open letter to Midwives struggling to work with Doulas…………..
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...]
Talking to children about Terrorism and Extremism
Are you really keeping your children out of the divorce?
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...]
My article for Green Parent Magazine – How to make the switch from school to home education
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...]
What happens if your child is struggling at school?
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...]
Why I try not to shout at my children
I I have spent the entire day feeling seriously cheesed off. I am annoyed with myself. I am tired, currently working nights and I spent my previous evening off attempting to engage in conversation with some people on facebook that had a different opinion to me - Yep - I chose that - instead … [Read more...]
Camp La Linière , Grande-Synthe, Dunkirk
Update: since writing this blog, emailing and tweeting the Mayor of Grande-Synthe, Damien Carême has tweeted me to say:- We will have a new one (Woman's Centre) very soon ! I've found a foundation who will offer new women center to all women & children of La Liniere What would it take … [Read more...]