Loneliness can be one of the quietest struggles of motherhood. You're not physically alone. I n fact, you're rarely by yourself. But...

Postnatal anxiety is often overlooked—but it’s more common than you might think. While many new mothers are prepared to watch for postnatal depression, anxiety can be harder to recognize and even harder to talk about. In this post, I explore what postnatal anxiety feels like, why it happens, and practical strategies to cope with it—emotionally and physically. Whether you're struggling silently or seeking understanding, this is a gentle, honest guide to help you feel seen and

It can be a daunting process, trying to find a therapist. I know, I’ve been there myself.  Tripping up on jargon.  Scrolling through...

Nurturing our relationships is something that takes time, energy, and conscious effort. And this can be challenging at the best of times....

When we talk about Maternal Mental Health we are generally looking at what’s referred to as the ‘perinatal period’.  This encompasses the...

The perinatal period is a time of challenge and change, physically, hormonally and emotionally. This can make it a catalyst for changes...

We all know the phrase, 'you can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family'. Some of us are fortunate enough to have...

Tomorrow is 'Parent Mental Health Day', and this year's theme is all about 'creating positive relationships' in families. I was asked by...

There’s an enormous amount of pressure on mums to do the best job that they can. Of course, much of this stems from the natural maternal...

This week, Britney Spears' memoir has been in the press, and has highlighted the topic of Postnatal Depression. I was asked to offer...

I've written before about how our identity shifts when we become parents. There's also a shift - whether we like it or not - in how...

It's not what you're thinking. 'Eldest Daughter Syndrome' isn't just a catch-all term for the eldest girl in a family with more than one...

The postpartum period can be a time of vulnerability, of shifting identity. I spoke to Yahoo Life for an article about celebrities...

In an earlier article for Yahoo News, I commented on the impact of the public gaze on the development of young children. This was brought...

Do you consider yourself to be shy? In the Huffington Post's Parenting series they asked for some tips to support parents with a shy...

Who hasn't dreamt of fame and fortune, of growing up in the public eye? From a young age, many of us absorbed fairytale images of what...

‘Glass Children’: the overlooked child, a sibling of a child who needs additional support. In today's Metro I've contributed to an...

I had a light-hearted chat with Metro about the serious and sensitive topic of family dynamics. We looked at different characters from...

I spoke to Yahoo News about our sense of identity, and how it changes when we become parents. Our sense of identity is shaped by our...