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Helping you become the parent you want to be. Group workshops and one-to-one coaching.

ParentingSuccess Coaching's mission is to support you to become the best parent you can be. Our host of dynamic and non-judgmental workshops offer easy to implement tools and strategies no matter the age of your child. We also offer private parenting coaching, home hosting of workshops and support through schools.

24/04/2026

I've never found the birthdays of the loved ones I've lost in my life more difficult than any other day. The missing is the same.

But my grandma and my dad were born on the 23rd and 24th of April and every year around this time, memories of my time with them become more vivid and an overwhelming sense of gratitude for having known them and been loved by them fills me.

My dear dad was just about to enjoy the fruits of his labour and had retired his surgical knife when he himself became a patient of an incurable disease that he died from 2 weeks before I became a mum for the 2nd time.

A scenario that feels impossible. And was hard, felt unfair, and surreal all at the same time. But somehow, alongside all the grief, he managed to give me permission to tend to the little life I was growing and this little girl lying in the hammock in Sweden, next to him - only 8 months prior.

I'm so moved by the grace he showed and the way that my mum was able to hold up the sky even when it felt like our world was falling apart. I felt parented and protected at such a crucial time..

Today I'm taking a moment to feel grateful for him, for life and all the beautiful things and people in it 💙

23/04/2026

For many women, doing things that feel pleasurable can feel unsafe. Audacious maybe and too indulgent. Especially when the choir off voices who call your name, need you for something and just want you around, never goes quiet.
'When there's a break- I'll take a moment to ...'
In your mind you can't even think what that ...... is ... so you end up prioritising doing chores, because at least that way you feel a sense of control. Something is in order - even if just for 5 minutes.
And because we push ourselves at all times, our children's emotions will feel triggering. There's no space within to hold space for them.. so we shut them down, shush, tell off and disconnect.
What if, starting small and in little ways, you practiced doing little things for yourself to honour your own needs:
- sitting down with a drink and a book/magazine when the kids are playing
- taking a stroll in the garden, putting your fingers in the soil
-listening to your favourite podcast while walking or having a bath
- closing your eyes for 10 minutes before getting the kids after school
Our nervous system is flexible and can learn to find safety in things our past tells us is wrong.
And when we do - everyone benefits 💛

29/01/2026

It's that time of year -when the booking link gets sent through to have the briefest chat with a handful of your child's secondary school teachers. A meeting that takes place online, lasts 5 minutes and ends abruptly by thrusting you into the next virtual meeting room with a teacher you've need before met.
I get it. Resources are scarce and time is of essence. And while I still struggle to work out the value of these brief encounters - my thoughts centre more on the debrief that happens in all homes following this whirlwind evaluation round.
It brings me in touch with the shame I would feel on the journey home after a 10'minute chat with my maths teacher in primary school - who claimed that my grasp of maths was so lacking that he doubted that I'd ever be able to follow a recipe as an adult 🤨
Some kids feel inspired by the nay-sayers and find that it ignites a desire to prove them wrong.
This wasn't me.
I kept far away from the kitchen realm for years and it wasn't till I met my husband at the age of 28, had my first born and decided that I wanted to be a parent who could cook - that my confidence in this department flourished. Much to my own amazement. Because - I wasn't supposed to be able to do this.
Teaching and communication have come a long way since then. But it's worth paying attention to the fear scenarios that run in our own head as parents - largely influenced by how we were met as kids.
The conversation I am interested in having with my kids following any parent teacher meeting is to understand what THEY took from the conversation;
What did you hear?
Why do you think they thought that?
Do you feel the same?
What do you notice that you do really well?
What do you feel you could do more of?
What can I do to support that?
Depending on your child's age and nature - you can modify these questions. It's so helpful for our kids and their self-esteem to support their sense of self and inner direction.
Even if everything is 'amazing' at school - it's so important to stay curious to how our child is doing - and not just what our child is doing
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23/01/2026

Together with Ellie Kelly, founder of the amazing forest school - we are looking forward to creating a moment of Hygge and connection for you and your child (2-10years old) on Sat 31st at 9.30am

🌿Come and build memories with your child
🕯️learn more about the concept of Hygge - from someone who's been grown up living 'Hygge'
🫶 Let your child do some fun activities and connect with other parents

Tickets available now via link in bio ☝️

16/01/2026

A lot can happen in 10 years. ⭐️

15/01/2026

My whole life I've studied my parents' photo albums. The brown leather bound album that documents my arrival and toddler years I know by heart. It lives with me in the UK now as my family noticed pictures would go missing anyway. You may as well be the custodian.

What was the appeal? Why did it matter so much to me?
I think I know ..
In those pictures I get a glimpse of what shaped me. What I was like before the world told me what to be, how to look, what to be ashamed of, what to hide and what to show.

We forget that all of our versions still live inside of us. That those young parts have things for us now we are parents - if we can figure out a way to listen.
This picture sits on my desk. To remind me to care for me too. Being a good parent to our kids - starts by being a good parent to ourselves
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07/01/2026

While the mornings can feel chaotic with two school runs - there's a pause in between each drop off where I get alone time with my youngest.

And these moments have become such a treasured moment since we've made it a habit to have breakfast while drawing ..

It's calming

11/11/2025

My kids and I were discussing which is our favourite season the other day - and I heard myself saying 'autumn'🍁
No kid says 'autumn'. As a child the warmth of summer and the hope of spring feels far more luring.. but the older I get - autumn feels timely. Like a warm invitation to begin to winter, hibernate, put on my woolly jumper, go for walks and huddle by the fire.
I missed it terribly when I lived in Dubai for many years. It was as if the inner seasonal clock would protest - that swim wear isn't natural attire all year round.
But I think the seed of love of Autumn were planted when I lived in Vermont, New England, as a 19 year old. A year away from my family - I got to fully immerse myself in the east coast way of life in my mountain side home for the 13months I was there for.
The beauty wasn't all lost on my 19 year old self - although I feel grateful that I get to live in England at this phase of life where the autumn doesn't disappoint either. I guess there's a reason it's called NEW England 🍁
I'm curious - which is your favourite season?

20/10/2025

Time to look at this little word; NO
It's not that saying it is hard - it's the upshot of disappointment, pushback, negotiation, meltdown, threats and lack of cooperation that can feel so daunting to take on - in the midst of busy life.
Maybe that's one of the reasons it feels tempting to bend our limits when we've been asked enough times for
'More screen time'
'One more snack'
'A toy at the shops'
'Sleeping in our bed'
Here's the bad news;
You can't control what your child FEELS about your limits

But .. the good news is;
You can learn to communicate your no in a way that invites cooperation - not power struggles
When two forces collide - 💥happens - and it erodes our connection and ability to lead our child without the use of more force, threats and telling off.
Join my upcoming mini webinar.
It's FREE and you are sure to get inspiried and empowered to boost connection with your child.
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Grab your space using the link in bio 💙

09/10/2025

Siblings 🧍‍♀️🧍‍♂️
The greatest source of joy - and the greatest disturber of peace in the family. We rarely pause to reflect on why our kids' relationship is so strong, why they fight but generally feel connected and look out for each other.
As with our own relationships- the sibling relationship is both full of conflict, love, hate, tears and laughter. It's a sign of their connection.
But when they mostly bicker, compete, hurt and sabotage each other - getting curious can get us a lot further than merely judging and assigning blame
Often we don't have a sibling problem - but a parent child problem.
💬maybe we've turned our attention to other things for a while - not nurturing that daily connection to one of our kids.
💬maybe one of our kids are not themselves reaching out - and it's been difficult to see that they need us
💬maybe it's hard for them to bring their honest feelings to us - because they overwhelm us - so they take it out on their sibling
Without blame - can you maybe see where you could give more undivided positive attention to the child who's currently asking for love in unloving ways?
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