Psychology

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Wisdom, expertise and honest stories from real mums who get it.

Helping mums navigate the emotions and struggles of motherhood and find more connection, compassion & calm.

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I feel like a failure. I keep getting it wrong. Changing our ‘Failure Story’ in motherhood.

“You’re always getting it wrong” “What’s wrong with you?” “Why are you so rubbish at this?” “You’re hopeless” “Failed again!” “Why can’t...

Emma Svanberg, Perinatal Clinical Psychologist

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Understanding separation destress

Why does my baby or child get so upset when I leave him/her? Why do I find it so difficult to leave him/her? Why does something which...

Why Being Highly Sensitive Could Actually Be Your Superpower

Charlotte Lewis

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Why Being Highly Sensitive Could Actually Be Your Superpower

Do you often feel too sensitive for the world around you? Overwhelmed in crowded spaces or loud environments or easily affected by other...

The aftermath of back to school: Navigating your child’s big feelings - and your own

Dr Jo Mueller

6 min read

The aftermath of back to school: Navigating your child’s big feelings - and your own

Ah, the kids are finally back to school and everyone is calm, settled and happy. Right? Umm… The start of the new school year is a moment...

A 'Transition Triangle': tips to shape support for your little one's start/return to school/nursery

Dr Abigail Wright

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A 'Transition Triangle': tips to shape support for your little one's start/return to school/nursery

Preparing for your little one to start or return to an education setting can bring a mix of emotions for a caregiver. In addition, to...

sarajanecampin

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Dads Matter: Support for Dad

I created the Nourish app after struggling with my mental health & wellbeing in parenthood, both as a new mum and in juggling the...

Dr Andrew Mayers

8 min read

Why Maternal Mental Health Matters

This week (2-8th May) is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week – a week-long campaign dedicated to talking about mental illness while...

It’s OK not to find parenthood blissful (dealing with shame)

Kathryn Di Virgilio

3 min read

It’s OK not to find parenthood blissful (dealing with shame)

Motherhood comes with a lot of expectations. The image that so many women have is of a content and happy mum cradling a sleeping baby....

How to tame your anxiety when your child won't eat

Natalia Stasenko

3 min read

How to tame your anxiety when your child won't eat

Whenever you see your child ignoring new food, you may feel a particular feeling rushing through your body. It can be slightly different...

Elliott Rae

5 min read

Dads mental health & the pressures on the modern Dad - An interview with Elliott Rae

Recent research shows that 1 in 10 new dads will experience some symptoms of postnatal depression and 39% of expectant dads are concerned...

Sara Campin, Founder of Nourish

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3 tips for coping with an early start

Being wrenched from sleep by our kids - a challenge mums know too well! When your day feels exhausting before you've even opened your...

Mum Rage & the Mental Load – What Helps?

Dr Caroline Boyd

5 min read

Mum Rage & the Mental Load – What Helps?

Feeling stressed? Exhausted and irritable? Raging silently? If the answer to any of these is Yes, then you may also be wondering how...

Chloe Bedford

4 min read

Why therapy isn’t always the answer

Such a controversial idea, especially from a psychologist! I know! I often hear that people have been told to access therapy by those...

How to change your “core scripts” for more harmony for you and your fizzy kids

Ali Fanshawe

4 min read

How to change your “core scripts” for more harmony for you and your fizzy kids

Do you have those days when you are standing at the bottom of the stairs hollering at your child ‘How DARE you talk to me like that!’ Or...

Suzy Reading, Wellbeing Psychologist

1 min read

3 Ways to Cope in the Moment

Life and parenting is full of tricky times and difficult moments. Whilst we can't always stop the storms from blowing, we can equip...

Nature tonic: an accessible way to nourish ourselves and our children

Suzy Reading, Wellbeing Psychologist

10 min read

Nature tonic: an accessible way to nourish ourselves and our children

One of the lessons to come from living through the global pandemic has been a greater appreciation of the therapeutic power of Nature,...

Three ways to reframe your insecurities as a mother

Laura Abba, Cognitive Hypnotherapist & Maternal Coach

4 min read

Three ways to reframe your insecurities as a mother

In a world where picture perfect families are what we are told we should aspire to; day to day motherhood is far from picture perfect. It...

How to create a more playful family home

Suzy Mizrahi, Development Psychologist

4 min read

How to create a more playful family home

"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing" - George Bernard SHAW Do you believe in magic? One of...

How your threat, drive and soothing systems serve you to deepen your connection with your partner

Michaela Thomas, Clinical Psychologist

6 min read

How your threat, drive and soothing systems serve you to deepen your connection with your partner

Understanding emotions is one of the most common questions I get from couples who are caught up in arguing or fighting, or simply stuck....

Five proven ways for couples to nurture each other’s wellbeing as parents

Dr Kalanit Ben-Ari

4 min read

Five proven ways for couples to nurture each other’s wellbeing as parents

Having and raising a child is a unique journey that is filled with excitement, joy and special moments. But having a little one who is...

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Wisdom, expertise and honest stories from real mums who get it.