An Interview with Mindfulness Pilates expert Bev Densham If you’re anything like me, you are always looking for quick ways to make life easier, happier and less stressful. Running Tickled Moon and juggling everyday life can quickly take its toll on my mental and physical well-being, if I don’t take some time out for my […]
“I set out to write books that made all the amazing psychology, which was being kept in research papers and textbooks, much more accessible to parents so they could use it in real ways.” Parenting (and grandparenting) can be a minefield, with constant challenges that can leave us floundering. Getting good, practical, parenting advice can […]
Which is your favourite? “There’s nothing that makes you more insane than family. Or more happy, or more exasperated, or more secure.” – Jim Butcher Family. You gotta love em, even if they sometimes drive you crazy. Because through thick or thin, highs and lows, they are always there, journeying through life with you. And […]
(A heartwarming look at what it’s really like😊) “Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.” — Alex Haley Grandparents are so precious. I have such fond childhood memories of my own grandparents – particularly belly laughing with my grandma and admiring the […]
(And how it’s bye bye Isabel & Harry and hello Aurora & Xander) It’s interesting isn’t it, how every generation has its own ‘feeling’ and fashion of child’s names. You don’t see any Alisons and few Simons (the Tickled Moon creators) being born at the moment, but our grandparent’s names are right back in vogue. […]
And how joyful activities with your children can help you all When our normal lives are turned upside down, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. We can’t think straight and all our best intentions for positive parenting can go out of the window, as we struggle to find the ‘right way up’ to get through each […]