Belief - 'I can't afford not to work.' Two important books I would like to direct blog readers to are written by Sue Gerhardt.    These books are not diatribes against day nursery, rather they offer deep insights into what infants need in the first years of their lives in order to grow up with […]

Belief - "They are upset to begin with but they get used to it."    Trauma is described by MIND, the mental health charity as    ‘…. when we experience very stressful, frightening or distressing events that are difficult to cope with or out of our control.’   It is defined by the Oxford dictionary […]

In the interests of the mental health of all of us, we need to talk about all the factors that adversely affect human wellbeing. We talk about poverty, age, racism, disability, LGBTQ and all manner of other important social and economic issues that affect our emotional wellbeing but we don't talk about daycare.  Daycare in […]

In the educational landscape, maintaining discipline and fostering motivation are crucial to creating an environment conducive to learning. Schools often implement punishment and reward programs to manage behaviour and incentivize academic and social achievements.  The appropriateness and  effectiveness of these programs has been questioned and extensive research shows that they are not only ineffective, they […]

In today's digital age, the term "narcissism" is thrown around frequently, often describing someone who is excessively self-absorbed or vain. However, narcissism is a complex and multi-faceted personality trait that extends far beyond mere vanity. Understanding narcissism requires some consideration of its psychological roots, and distinguishing between healthy and pathological manifestations. This blog post aims […]