Where the F* is the village?
A clinical psychologist's reflections on modern parenting, burnout, and rebuilding connection.
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This is the village (opens the original)
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Ten days ago I asked what the hardest thing was for you about parenting right now.“Finding / keeping my own self.”“Balancing their needs with your own. Not spending all my time and energy and thought (there’s a lot of thought!) on it even when the kids aren’t physically with me.”“Being the primary and default parent - just so many hours straight where there isn’t any time for ourselves.”“I put my 4 year old to sleep and instead of having alone time I have a teen who needs me.”“Realising they are
Is it ever the right time? (opens the original)
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We started the call, as always with a few minutes of coming back into our bodies before we talk about anything at all.A rough and ready body scan, with some attention on the throat - which is so ofte… Read more
We are live in an hour! (opens the original)
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I am so excited to see you in an hour’s time, finding out what is going on for you right now and exploring what could lighten your load. Here is the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7095808481?pwd=rCd… Read more
Monthly Call This Thursday! (opens the original)
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Hello!I hope your week is off to a good start. I am sooo excited to see you for the monthly call this Thursday 8pm CEST / 7pm BST / 11am PDT. Because I know how hard it is to keep on top of meetings (or where my keys are or what the kids are meant to take into school today…) I have created a shared calendar for the calls and Q&A sessions. This post has bonus content for paid subscribers. Upgrade to get full access.<i
If I Let Go, It Won't Get Done Right: The Belief Costing You Hours Every Week (opens the original)
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