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Why Put Up With Me, Tears and Anger and All?
I once asked my friend, who was formerly a counsellor, “Why are you doing this Jimmy? Willing to come out all hours to listen to me cry and be so angry? I don’t understand!”. His simple reply was “One day you will understand.” Until a few years ago, I still couldn’t understand at all why…
Book Review: Michael Morpurgo’s Mr Nobody’s Eyes
For parents and educators seeking beautifully crafted stories that blend emotional depth with accessible themes for children, Michael Morpurgo’s Mr Nobody’s Eyes offers a tender and thought-provoking journey into friendship, compassion, and the unseen struggles we all carry. Known for his gentle storytelling and ability to touch profound subjects with sensitivity, Morpurgo once again delivers a narrative…
Gently Stopping Thumb Sucking
When my oldest daughter was around four or five, I remember writing a desperate question to a gentle parenting group online. The responses I received left me guilty, ashamed, and in tears. My instincts told me she needed to stop sucking her thumb, yet gentle parenting advice seemed to say otherwise. Torn and overwhelmed, I…
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