Reflections

The thinking that shapes my support.

Reflections are writings on the “why” and the “whole picture”. You’ll find pieces on early years care, the culture of optimisation, and how sleep, feeding and regulation influence one another in real life.

A collage of five photos featuring a woman with dark wavy hair, wearing a beige striped sleeveless top, in various poses at a table with a red tablecloth; she is using a laptop, sitting at the table and writing notes, with a thoughtful expression in some photos and smiling in one.

A little behind-the-scenes collage of me doing my best “thoughtful professional” impression — working through ideas, taking notes, and doing the “deep thinking” pose.

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Child-Centred, Not Child-Led

Modern parenting often swings between two extremes: harsh control and anxious permissiveness. But there’s a third stance: structure with softness. This article explores why “child-led” can quietly become too much responsibility for a child — and how child-centred, parent-led care builds trust, interdependence, and real agency over time.

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What Shapes My Work

Not all practitioners build their work in the same way. Beyond titles and social validation, what matters is how someone learns, thinks, and holds complexity. This is a short introduction to the approach that shapes mine.

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