Have you ever looked at people who went through horrific abuse, lost parents in horrific ways, looked at wars and thought, There’s no way I have trauma. My childhood wasn’t that bad. My parents love me, they buy me things, they put a roof over my head. It was a different time back then… Trauma is not simply what happened to you. Trauma is the emotional and psychological response to an event or experience that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope, leaving them feeling unsafe,

When Responsibility Steals Childhood What comes to mind when you think of childhood? I hope when my children look back, they remember feelings of joy, fun, love, connection and above all, play. Play is such a vital part of childhood. It’s how children make sense of their world, test ideas, learn trust, and express creativity. Yet so many underestimate its impact. We rush children to grow up, to prioritise the way we do things, structure over spontaneity, outcome over curiosi

Easier said than done If you’re parenting while in survival mode or navigating a particularly challenging situation, it can feel impossible to stay calm or mindful. Offer yourself compassion, you are doing the best you can right now. For single parents, families living in poverty, those managing disabilities, or anyone carrying extra burdens, the advice about parenting, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation may feel out of reach. That doesn’t mean support isn’t possible.

Are you an anxious parent? Do you worry how your attachment style might impact your children? Have you recently discovered your...