When Kids Should Be Taught to Say No
In lots of ways my kids are brilliant at saying no. When I expect them to go to bed. When I’m attempting to coax them… Read More »When Kids Should Be Taught to Say No
Laura Crichton
Beating Ageing without Botox
The honest truth? I’m worried about looking ‘old’. Although I can hear all those mantras about ‘growing old with grace’ – I’m just not ready… Read More »Beating Ageing without Botox
Building Resilience in Kids
Particularly if your children attend an Edinburgh school, you may have seen a lot recently about ‘building resilience’ in kids. It’s been heartening to see… Read More »Building Resilience in Kids
Things You Need to Know About Perinatal Mental Health
Being a new mum isn’t always a bed of roses. Whilst many of us have bad days, around 20-30% of pregnant new mums experience a… Read More »Things You Need to Know About Perinatal Mental Health
Have you tried Modern Calligraphy?
In the spirit of trying new things – I recently headed to the beautiful The Tartan Blanket Co. HQ for an evening workshop. In the… Read More »Have you tried Modern Calligraphy?
Fitness: 5 Reasons You Should Try Parkrun
Since 2004, the phenomenon that is ‘parkrun’ has been spreading across the country: volunteer-led, free-for-all 5K runs, every week, on a Saturday morning. Edinburgh of… Read More »Fitness: 5 Reasons You Should Try Parkrun
40 Ways to Live a More Fulfilled Life
Are you approaching a ‘big’ birthday? Or have you, like me, found that all of them seem ‘big’? I’m often surprised actually how old I… Read More »40 Ways to Live a More Fulfilled Life
10 Every Day Self-Care Tips
Last May, my beautiful friend Jen shared the story of how her son Finlay died suddenly from Meningitis. Since then, Jen (and a team of supporters)… Read More »10 Every Day Self-Care Tips
Food: Tattinger Night at The Pantry Colinton
In early December, I was lucky enough to attend the Tattinger Champagne Tasting at The Pantry Colinton. We were treated to not only an evening… Read More »Food: Tattinger Night at The Pantry Colinton
Food: 3 Steps to Quitting Sugar
If you’ve been following me on Facebook, you may have noticed that I’ve recently started The Fresh Life January Challenge facilitated by Alexa Freeman. 31… Read More »Food: 3 Steps to Quitting Sugar