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Glimmers - micro moments of joy
Glimmers are those tiny, magical moments that make us feel peace, joy, safety, and connection. They make us feel alive. We often don't...

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Nov 11, 20241 min read


Different types of self care
It’s very unusual for us to have a day out that’s not on the beach or in a field - the highlight being a cup of tea from a tin kettle in...

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Oct 13, 20242 min read


Everything that irritates
Carl Jung said everything that irritates us about others can lead us to a better understanding of ourselves. It’s true. Sometimes things...

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Sep 13, 20241 min read


You can't do everything
I don’t believe we can do everything. Actually, I don't believe we can do anything either. I have my limitations and I believe we all do....

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Jun 10, 20242 min read


Triggers and glimmers
Sometimes we know how we want to deal with things as parents. We know what we need to do and what we should avoid doing. We can picture...

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Apr 26, 20242 min read


Self care
Being told to make space for self care when things are difficult can feel shallow & it can highlight just how little people understand...

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Apr 18, 20241 min read


Being present
The main goal of NVR is being present in the lives and in the minds of children. As parents but also as grandparents, teachers, social...

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Apr 16, 20241 min read
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