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Many parents of children with additional needs carry far more than they realise — emotionally, mentally, and practically. Using the metaphor of a well-loved, overfilled bag, this blog explores how past experiences and beliefs quietly shape how we respond to daily challenges. It offers a gentle invitation to pause, notice what you’re carrying, and decide what still supports you — and what no longer does.
New Years Resolutions are pointless if caring for chronically ill children is part of existence. This process, created and used by me as a coach and hypnotherapist, incorporates gentle support, understanding, perspective, hindsight and foresight to make 2026 an easier and better year.
When professionals run out of answers and exhaustion takes over, parents of children with additional needs begin doubting their own instincts. This post explores why we stop trusting ourselves, how burnout silences our inner voice, and why taking even a brief pause helps us reconnect with our strength, clarity, and the intuition we still have — but can no longer hear.
A practical and heartfelt guide for parents navigating home education due to chronic illness or school refusal. It covers the emotional impact of leaving school, the challenges of home learning during ill health, and how to create an education path that fits your child’s needs. Written by a coach and parent who has lived through the journey, this article offers support, clarity, and hope.
