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Author: Laura

Therachat Review – A Therapist In Your Pocket

Last week I wrote about coping between therapy sessions and mentioned a fab new app I’ve been using called Therachat.  Today, I wanted to tell you a little more about Therachat and it’s features, and…

Posted in Anxiety, Brand/Sponsored, Depression, Recovery 1 Comment July 20, 2018 by Laura

The Internal Wranglings Of A Working Parent – Guest Post by Sarah Cull

Welcome back to the My Mountain series – where guest bloggers share their biggest parenting challenges and how they face them.  Today’s post is from Sarah at Life In Full Flavour.   After you have a child, there…

Posted in Guest Blogger, Motherhood, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges 0 comments July 20, 2018 by Laura

How To Prepare Your Child For Their First Day At School

The first day of school is one of the biggest milestones for any parent. Sending your little one out on their own for the first time can be scary for you as well as them.…

Posted in Uncategorized 0 comments July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 by Laura

Seven Self-Care Ideas For Summer

The school summer holidays are upon us and memories from the days of PND & Anxiety always trigger slightly at this time of year for me.  Structure and routine were the building blocks of my…

Posted in Anxiety, Lifestyle, Self-care, Tips 0 comments July 18, 2018August 2, 2018 by Laura

How To Survive Between Therapy Sessions With Therachat

A few weeks back I shared tips for anyone currently going through CBT therapy and today I’m back to talk about how you can keep calm and positive between sessions.  When you’re really poorly just…

Posted in Anxiety, Brand/Sponsored, Depression, Recovery 1 Comment July 13, 2018July 13, 2018 by Laura

When Parenting Isn’t What You Imagined

There is so much I enjoy now about being Caterpillar’s mum.  At five, he’s cheeky, funny, insightful and caring and, after all my fears during the PND time, it’s lovely to be able to admit…

Posted in Anxiety, Motherhood, Peer Support, Recovery 3 Comments July 11, 2018July 13, 2018 by Laura

Creative Kids: Happy To Bee Me

Welcome back to Creative Kids – where I share guest bloggers and the art, craft & messy play activities they get up to with their kids.  Today’s post is from Heather Black at Mothering, Mental Health and Me and is…

Posted in Creative Kids, Guest Blogger, Learning & Play, Motherhood 0 comments July 10, 2018July 12, 2018 by Laura

Natural CBD Spray For Anxiety

When I was unwell I tried so many different things to get better – I was doing everything from meditation & medication to therapy & supplements.  Because of this I’m unable to 100% identify what one…

Posted in Anxiety, Brand/Sponsored, Reviews 1 Comment July 5, 2018July 5, 2018 by Laura

All The Things We’ll Do….Or Not – Guest Post From Beth Anne Fletcher

Welcome back to the My Mountain series – where guest bloggers share their biggest parenting challenges and how they face them.  Today I’m happy to be sharing a post from Beth at My Name At Beth Anne.…

Posted in Guest Blogger, Motherhood, My Mountain - Our Parenting Challenges 0 comments June 22, 2018July 4, 2018 by Laura

Sparkle This Summer With XY London

Summer weather can often have a hugely positive impact on our mood & emotional wellbeing and this year I’m feeling better than I ever have in five years since this journey began.  In an effort…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Lifestyle, Reviews 37 Comments June 21, 2018July 4, 2018 by Laura

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I'm a PND & Anxiety survivor and self-confessed "good enough" mum to two hilarious & challenging kids aged 10 & 4. Here you can find lots of Anxiety Management techniques as well as tips & self-care ideas for keeping mentally and emotionally well as a parent.

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