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 […]

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 […]