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Lighten the load – why dominoe game rules can remind us about life

I love a family game of dominoes.  As I was playing with my parents and daughter last week, I got to thinking about the strategy I use in each round.  If I have a double…

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You can live with a mental illness but still have great mental health

I have been recording some new podcast episodes for Time for a Mojo Injection season 8 and I was reminded of a great quote that I heard at the Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival.  My lovely guest,…

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How should we talk to our kids about the Russia-Ukraine invasion?

It has been really hard to watch the recent news about the Russia-Ukraine invasion and I often think about how our kids are processing everything.  My daughter informed me that the school have been keeping…

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Overcoming Fear and getting Clear – Random acts of Kindness day

Today is random acts of kindness day and in a world that can encourage us to compare and feel inadequate, I want to remind you of how important it is to be kind to yourself. …

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Sleepover essentials for kids

Kids love a sleepover don’t they?  It’s been so nice to see Bonnie and Charlie get back to a little normality over the past few months.  I still remember sleepovers from my own childhood.  I…

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