Compassionate Crafting at Christmas (and allowing things to be ‘good enough’)
The Christmas holidays can be a lovely time for some cosy seasonal crafting and a good way to fill (and […]
Dealing with acute overwhelm, including tips how to get through
Recovering from obstacles The last few years my life has been coloured by different obstacles, some private ones and some […]
Making choices whilst making art – exploring the role of decision-making in creativity
I wanted to write this post because it’s been something that I’ve become aware of and quietly pondered over the […]
From being terrified that my son would fail to him achieving a Mark of Distinction
I am a mother of four children, having had my first child at the age of 15 years old and […]
The Proposed Schools Bill – Punishing parents for the inability of schools to facilitate a suitable education for all children
By Joanna Merrett BA (hons), EYPS, MA, [PhD student and researcher at University of Exeter, Centre for Social Mobility], Joanna […]
Befriending my PowerBook
The Power of Heartfelt Compliments One of the tools in the PowerWood tool box is the PowerBook. The aim of […]
The Inner Rainbow of Hope – Last stretch from illness to rehabilitation
March 2020 I caught Covid-19 which turned into long-covid. “The NICE guidelines defines post-Covid syndrome as signs and symptoms that […]
“… a refreshing change for me to feel like someone gets me”
Hi Simone, I really enjoy our talks and your mentoring its a refreshing change for me to feel like someone […]
Home is where the heart is
– and where family members’ needs determine the use of space Pretty spaces versus OE accommodated living This evening I’ve […]
Dealing with Frustration in Family Creative Projects
A lot of the time when I am writing about simple family creativity with such enthusiasm and the idea of […]