Bean Learning 04/03/2025 Bean Learning 04/03/2025

Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - My letter to the lords

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill has had its second reading in parliament and will be going to the house of lords in a matter of weeks.

I think this bill is a terrible idea and have written a letter to some of the lords to tell them why.

Read on to find out more….

Bean Learning 02/11/2024 Bean Learning 02/11/2024

Letting go with grace - parenting teens

From Harry Enfield’s Kevin the teenager, to news reports about adolescent gangs, teens don’t tend to get very good press but what is the reality?

If you expect to be parenting a teen one day, it’s a good idea to think ahead.

It’s a transition for parents as well, perhaps that’s an important piece of the puzzle.

Bean Learning 19/03/2023 Bean Learning 19/03/2023

The Trouble with Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day not going quite as you would have liked?

Triggered by the whole idea?

Left feeling unappreciated and unloved?

Perhaps my story can help

Bean Learning 06/03/2023 Bean Learning 06/03/2023

Embodied Living

What is your relationship with your body like?

How do you support your child’s relationship with theirs?

Embodied practices and parenting can support the mind/body connection and lead to a healthier, happier life.

Bean Learning 25/01/2022 Bean Learning 25/01/2022

Raising a Highly Sensitive Child

Is your child more sensitive than their peers? Are bright lights, strong smells, loud sounds and uncomfortable sensations difficult for them to deal with? Do they ask deep questions and notice more than you expect?

It could be that they are a HSC or Highly Sensitive Child. Raising a HSC can have its challenges, Jay Byrd, mother to a HSC and session leader on Bean Learning, has some advice that might help.