"Water off a duck's back." We use the phrase to describe someone who doesn't let things touch them. Criticism rolls off. Pressure rolls off. Nothing seems to stick. I think we have misunderstood the duck. A duck does not stay dry because the water refuses to touch it. It stays dry because of what [...]
The meeting I remember most clearly wasn’t the worst one. The worst ones eventually blur together. Like the ones where CAMHS said there was nothing they could do for us because the school were telling them there were no concerns - while the school were simultaneously telling me that my child was struggling. All [...]
The doctor didn’t say it unkindly. He was matter-of-fact about it, the way doctors are when they’ve had to say a hard thing enough times. “Your heart isn’t functioning as it should.” Unfortunately for me, my doctor was a bit of an idiot and told me to look on Dr Google to find [...]
When I was diagnosed with heart failure after my child was born, I was told I needed cardiac rehab. The only problem? I was a teacher working four days a week, and the single day I had off was reserved for a community session for Bengali women only. I’m not Bengali. The clinic [...]
Every parent wants their child to feel safe, supported, and to excel at school, but the reality is that schools are complex systems that are structured, process-driven, and often inconsistent. Rules, expectations, and processes aren’t always obvious, and the way your child is perceived and treated by teachers, how behaviour is recorded, [...]
Why You Need This Dubrovnik Sunset & Secret Cave Kayak Tour in Summer 2025 If you’re reading this, you’re ready to transform your summer travel into something unforgettable. Let me tell you: this Dubrovnik sunset kayaking excursion isn’t just an activity you want—it’s one you need. Here's exactly why: Why you need this [...]
What to Pack for a Week-Long Summer Holiday (Using Only a Carry-On) Travelling light is a skill - but it’s also freedom. No baggage carousels. No lugging heavy cases down cobbled streets. No checked-luggage anxiety at the airport gate.Whether you’re a solo traveller, single mum, or just someone who’s done overpacking one too many times [...]
Real talk: Travel isn't always glossy airport lounges and cocktails with paper umbrellas. Sometimes, it's missed meds, broken wheels, and trying to pee while guarding your backpack from seagulls and strangers. This is for those of us who travel untamed - not filtered, not perfect, but prepared as hell! Whether you're a solo wanderer, [...]
Planning to move abroad solo? Or even with family? This prep checklist will help you stay organised and confident. Living abroad is one of the best things you can ever do and so you want to do it right. Learning how to prepare for moving abroad is the first thing you should do - [...]
Your child deserves to feel happy at school - here's how to build emotional safety and confidence. Most school children consider learning a part of their everyday life, as they have to leave the house five days a week to attend school. It is only natural as parents that we want our children to [...]
