Returning to the classroom is an exciting time. But for many children, it can cause stress and anxiety, about being separated from their families after months of togetherness. The beginning of a new school year typically generates a combination of excitement and nervousness, but returning this year amid the coronavirus pandemic will be unlike any…
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The seven plants and herbs that can help you sleep
Anyone else struggling with their sleep right now? My gosh we are here. I don’t know if it’s the fact that we’re just not going out so much during the day and therefore not as shattered as usual, or if it’s simply lockdown related anxiety, but the last few nights I have really struggled to…
Sold on CBD?
I’ve always been interested in CBD, after all it’s such a buzzword in the wellness industry isn’t it. But is it really all it’s cracked up to be and does it really work? Well I’ve just done a collaboration with Synerva CBD Oils around the launch of their brand-new product, CBD joint and muscle cream. Synerva #gifted…
New shoes and those first few steps into preschool
We’re day two into our second official week of preschool now and I feel like I can finally let out a (very little) sigh of relief (and indeed draft this blog)… anything else felt like tempting fate too much. Perhaps I still am given the Government’s announcement today.. To be honest with you, I was…
Parents dedicate more than two working days* extra a month to school routine as a direct result of the Coronavirus pandemic
Did you know that nearly half (47%) of parents feel overwhelmed due to managing new back-to-school routine? Were you aware that 35% of parents admit to being more anxious about returning to school than their child(ren). Are you one of them? A quarter of parents have no coping strategies in place to help look after their…
Tips & resources for keeping spirits high during lockdown; a guest post by Sarah Lewis.
As Covid-19 and the lockdown continue is hard not to feel anxious. If you have a baby, or young children it can be particularly difficult as you don’t want the anxiety you feel to spiral out of control. Here are some tips for managing anxiety and keeping your spirits up at home. Feed your optimism:…
What is imposter syndrome and 5 tips to combat it?
Have you ever felt like you were a fraud in your job? Like you aren’t qualified or good enough to be where you are? Waiting to be found out? Chances are you are suffering from a very common issue called ‘imposter syndrome’. Guest post by Kate Turner, Motivational Leadership So what is imposter syndrome? Imposter…
Maternity leave anxiety… it’s a thing
It’s perfectly normal to be anxious about going off on maternity leave. Since I started writing and researching this blog, the below fears and worries are just some of the things I have heard in the struggle to let go for mothers to be. Do you resonate with any of these? “I am worried about…
The Replacement
One of my biggest concerns around taking mat leave was around finding the right cover. We are based out in Oxfordshire, so it often means we struggle with getting really good people into the agency, especially at a more senior level. I was also a little concerned about how I would run the interview process….
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