07/10/2026
What if supporting yourself doesn't mean taking anything away from your child?
When we talk about parents' wellbeing, I think it's important to say this:
Children's needs matter deeply.
But so do parents' needs.
It's not about choosing one over the other.
It's about understanding what you need too - your energy, your emotions, your boundaries, your sense of self and finding a balance that allows you to care for yourself while continuing to be there for your child.
Because when parents have more awareness of what is happening within them, they may have more space, capacity and choice in how they respond.
And perhaps the goal isn't:
“Me or my child?”
But:
“How can we both have what we need?”
That's one of the things I'm curious to explore through this work.
Not perfect parenting.
Not putting yourself first.
But finding a little more balance, awareness and connection for both parent and child.
I am exploring this through a short questionnaire for parents. If you'd like to share your experience, I would really value hearing from you.
Take the questionnaire here:
https://forms.gle/H27kCVRP7j3VuGMS6
It takes around 3–5 minutes, and your answers will be kept confidential.