Wonderbly Kids Books! Personalised books are a great gift for children but I’ve often found them a little uninspiring when it comes to the story and the content. Like the thought has gone into having the child’s name inside it on every page but that the rest has had to take a back seat in order to accommodate it. So while they’ve seemed ike a nice idea, in practice they just haven’t been books my kids have wanted to read […]
Group Therapy Uses and Benefits Group therapy can be helpful for a lot of different mental health conditions. Group therapy involves three to ten individuals and even more in some cases and can be beneficial for several reasons. Group therapy can be great for depression, substance use disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and more. This article has some great information about group therapy for PTSD. In addition, there are other conditions that group therapy may be […]
Benefits of Family Therapy Families often have disagreements, but family is an important part of most people’s lives. It is important to build strong, healthy relationships for a functional family. There are often emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues that need to be addressed. Solution-focused therapy is a common type of therapy used for families. This type of therapy involves problem-solving and working through family issues. Each family member will have their turn to speak and answer questions so that a […]
Cocktail Canaries – Postbox Pouches! Cocktail Canaries are a local to me in Norfolk (check out the name) company specialising in creating wonderfully tasty and perfectly balanced cocktails direct to your door in either 50cl bottles or, as we were lucky enough to try out, in a postbox pouch containing 500cl of your chosen cocktail ready to add ice, mixer and a garnish of your choice. The nationwide delivery ensures whether you’re Norfolk based or not you can enjoy a […]
Low Self-Esteem in Teenagers Teenagers often have struggles that they did not have as younger children. One of these issues is low self-esteem. There are some things that you can do that may help your teen raise their self-esteem and confidence. Positive self-esteem is important for proper development, problem solving, and a teen’s ability to function. Low self-esteem can cause a host of issues. Low Self-Esteem Low self-esteem can cause a teen to avoid situations in an attempt to reduce […]
Beautify Your Walls With These Simple Tricks There’s nothing worse than staring at a blank wall all day long. After a while, it makes you feel like an inmate. That’s why so many people invest in wall dressings – little things that totally change the atmosphere of a room and make it feel less imposing. Want to learn more about making your walls look stunning? Check out these simple tricks: Add A Mirror Whenever you want to deal with a […]
The Tartan Blanket Company My Grandma was Scottish and would have absolutely loved the blankets made by The Tartan Blanket Company. I could just see her with a traditional tartan check sat over her knee, in fact she must have had something similar because her picture pops into my mind every time I see one of the Tartan Blanket Company pictures on social media and I love that connection. The company is of course Scottish too, run by Emma and […]
Can Pets Improve Your Health? Pet owners will tell you how great it is to have a pet. Pets can be greatly beneficial for your overall physical and mental health. Pets can encourage us to exercise and are great companions to have around. They can add joy and fun to your life. In fact, pets can be so beneficial that they are used for therapy. Animal assisted therapy can be used for several different issues including depression and PTSD. How […]
Hape Musical Whale Fountain! If you follow my Instagram stories then you may have seen the hysteria we had over the new Hape Musical Whale Fountain that Raffie and Posie were sent to play with last week. I gave it to Raffie just before bath time not realising that we didn’t have any batteries in the house and the morale of the story is, well, something I should really know by now, don’t give your kids anything that needs batteries […]
Stress Management Tips for New Parents Being a new mommy or daddy is exciting and fun, but it can also be extremely stressful. Not only are you learning new things about parenting every day, and likely will be for the rest of your life, but there are diapers, naps, crying, and feedings. The stress that comes with parenting is completely normal. However, it is not healthy to raise a child when you are suffering from overwhelming anxiety that affects your […]
