by Nikki | Oct 16, 2025 | Health & Wellbeing, SEN
“Once the storm is over you won’t remember how you made it through…But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what the storm is all about.”— Haruki Murakami For a time, we didn’t appreciate the severity...
by Nikki | Sep 29, 2025 | SEN
Please never forget how brave it is to continue to show up in a story that looks so different than what you thought it would be.’ Liz Newman Our son was excited about starting school, but with hindsight, maybe we showed up in the wrong story, the wrong setting. We...
by Nikki | Sep 16, 2025 | Health & Wellbeing, SEN
The start of term can bring all the usual trials and tribulations, not least of all, the predictable mix of runny noses, sore throats and stomach upsets. The autumn term especially can feel like one long round of catching, fighting and sharing infections. This can be...
by Nikki | Aug 27, 2025 | Health & Wellbeing, SEN
The summer holidays often feel like a welcome breather with slower mornings, less demands and more freedom. But as September looms, many families notice the same familiar knot in their child’s tummy: the anxiety of returning to school. For children with Special...
by Nikki | Aug 14, 2025 | Health & Wellbeing
We all start the summer holidays with good intentions. The first week feels exciting. Everyone’s sleeping in a bit, enjoying breakfast without the school run rush, maybe there are holidays and trips planned. Then reality sets in. Somewhere around week three, that...
