Does your child find going to school challenging? Is it putting a daily strain on you both? In this post, we explore some of the reasons children may refuse school, common myths about children’s mental health, how to talk to your child about what’s going on, letting go of ‘perfect parenting’, and how to discuss getting support.

“Having the courage to reckon with our emotions and to rumble with our stories is the path to writing our brave new ending.”— Brené Brown

Maybe 2026 doesn’t need a new you, but a kinder relationship with the you who already exists — one rooted in understanding, compassion, and self-acceptance.

What does your Christmas look like? Whether you are celebrating or not, some of us will be with family and friends, while others will be working or spending it alone. It could be a time of grief or a reminder of those we have lost or lost contact with. Family, social, and financial pressures can make it crucial to give yourself the gift of healthy boundaries to survive the Christmas period.   Boundaries are the limits you set and the things you consider acceptable. Boundarie