Soft parenting sounds lovely - until your child throws a shoe and asks for snacks in the same breath. Here’s why emotional regulation is the real win (and how to hack it without shouting). “Soft Parenting is Just Emotional Damage Control with Snacks and Playlists” This tweet hit a nerve - and we get it. Gentle…

If you’ve hit midlife fatigue, mood dips, or restless nights - and you wish for a softly supportive reset - this might just be thewellbeing ritual that feels like *you* again. We all reach those moments when waking up feels like someone’s hit snooze on our souls. Midlife isn’t just about age - it’s about shifting…

How to Create a Home Ed Forest School Vibe – Even Without a Garden You do not need a woodland (or even a garden) to bring the magic of forest school into your home ed rhythm. With a little creativity, nature-led learning can happen in flats, kitchens, balconies, and local parks. Forest school is not about…

Digital Family Finance: Should Your Kids Have a Pocket Money App? Helping your child learn to manage money starts with simple choices. The tools we choose matter. But how we use them matters even more. Teaching children about money is one of the most empowering gifts you can give them. In 2025, pocket money is not…

Social Media Curfews for Kids: What UK Parents Need to Know in 2025 The rules are changing, and it can feel overwhelming. This guide will help you prepare calmly, with care and confidence. Should children have access to social media late at night? In June 2025, this question is front and centre as the UK government…

Should You Delay Your Child’s First Smartphone? A Realistic Guide for 2025 You are not behind for wanting to protect your child’s peace — even in a world that moves at full speed. By the time they hit Year 6, it feels like every child in the playground already has a smartphone. Maybe your child is…

It is not all or nothing. It is not lazy or perfect. Type C parenting is the middle path where presence beats pressure and calm becomes the goal. We have been Type A. We have been Type B. But modern parenthood needs something softer. That is where Type C parenting comes in. It is not a…

When Should I Worry If My Child Can’t Read Yet? A Parent’s Guide to Late Readers Is your 6, 7 or even 8-year-old still struggling to read? You’re not alone. Here’s what’s normal, what’s not, and what actually helps. First, Let’s Breathe: Late Reading Isn’t Always a Problem Reading isn’t a race - but it can…

How Much Screen Time Is Too Much? A Realistic Guide for Modern Parents In a world full of tablets, smart TVs, and YouTube Kids, managing screen time can feel overwhelming. Here’s what’s normal, what’s not, and how to reset without the guilt. Why Screen Time Feels So Complicated Now Screen time isn’t just about TV anymore.…

How to Build Your Child’s Confidence Without Overpraising Confidence is key - but how do you nurture it in a child without turning everything into a gold star moment? Why Confidence Matters More Than Ever Confident children are more likely to take healthy risks, try new things, and bounce back after mistakes. But confidence isn’t about…