What I do to try to reduce stress during my kids exams. I originally wrote this article two years ago just before both of my daughters embarked on their exams. I thought I'd republish it today, as we nudge closer to the official start of GCSE and A Level exams. I'm sharing it again for anyone who needs a few ideas on how to maintain a calm household during these next few weeks. These tips will also work for uni students taking end of year exams and primary school pupils takin

The power of strong anchors in our lives If you are struggling at the moment, and I know many people are, I hope that this article can...

Every year the month of September feels like a new beginning for me. It's the most appropriate time to reset routines and focus on a few small things I'd like to achieve every day. The spontaneous, sometimes chaotic, nature of the summer holidays are over and I'm craving the return of structure. What helps me achieve this is to set some new non negotiables for every day. I'm not sure I like the name 'non-negotiables' but I can't think of anything else. September is also a per