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There’s a strange tension that arrives every December, often creeping in quietly as the chocolate calendars spill open and the elf does his merry dance around the house. I think firstly, as Mums, we feel ‘the push’.  The full calendar. The end-of-year deadlines. The school events, festive outings, catch-up festive coffees, performances, parties and plans. The internal pressure to “get everything done” at work before switching off, the need to ‘clear the decks’ and smash all t

As we step into December, something shifts. The list doubles. The expectations sky rocket. And suddenly, the stories we tell ourselves - the quiet inner monologues that hum beneath the surface - get louder than a primary school carol service (with recorder accompaniment).  This time of year has a way of amplifying those old, inherited narratives about who we should be, how much we should carry, and what our family needs from us. And as mums, we absorb them more deeply than mo

Once upon a time, there was a mummy. She had three children who woke up at three different wake up times,all liked three different breakfasts and all would be in very different moods of a Monday morning. The littlest one would be up at dawn body slamming off a sofa and demanding  ‘the red bowl!  by 6:15 am. The middle one would float down at some point with his head in dreamland, asking questions like ‘how do you extract metal from the Earth?’ whilst scattering a trail of ce

You probably know by now that I'm a firm believer in the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child.”  But what happens when the village is really bloody hard to find..?! In generations past, motherhood came with built-in support. Family often lived nearby, neighbours dropped in, lasagnes were left on the doorstep and parenting was shared across the community. It wasn’t just someone popping over to ‘cuddle the baby’ or hand over a present, but all of child rearing - the dis

When I first became a mum, I thought it was my job to hold everything together for everyone. If I’m honest, I wore the “Super Mum” badge with pride and got a kick every time said ‘you’re smashing this!’ or ‘I just don’t know how you do it all?’ On the outside, I was coping, smiling, spinning all the plates.  But there was a swell of  unease starting to ripple underneath that got choppier and choppier as the years went on.  Now if you’re a millennial Mum, a little girl growin

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Being a working mom can often feel like juggling a thousand responsibilities at once. From managing deadlines at work to taking care of your children at home, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and burnt out. That's where life coaching can make a significant difference. Imagine having someone in your corner to help you find that elusive work-life balance, someone who understands the unique challenges that women face in today's world. The Village Coach is a life coaching business d

Motherhood is a wonderful journey filled with joy, love, and unforgettable moments. However, it can also be overwhelming and challenging at times, especially when trying to balance the demands of work and family life. Finding the right support and guidance can make all the difference in navigating this beautiful yet complex chapter of life. Imagine having a trusted source of support and encouragement as you journey through motherhood – someone who understands your unique stru