I've spent my whole life in one way or another "finding my voice", and most of my working life helping others to find theirs, and it bothers me deeply that t...

I'm alternating between being really cross and realising that in their creativity, they've found a way to make their lives all sparkly again

A while ago, Youngest was liberally spraying the bed with eucalyptus essential oil. When asked what she was doing, she said “It’s essential!” Then paused, an...

Deciding that “getting some fresh air and exercise” does not qualify as child abuse, we relaxed and carried on