Blog List

One Year Of Change

A year ago today, everything changed for me. Change is often difficult, and I was no exception.

October 6th 2024

Written by Natalie Bryden

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What Is Wellbeing?

We keep hearing that wellbeing is important and plays a crucial role in all our lives. But why?

January 6th 2024

Written by Natalie Bryden

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Adversity

We’ve all heard the term ‘adverse childhood experiences’, but what does it really mean?

May 26th 2023

Written by Natalie Bryden

Girl sat in tree

Don't Judge

How many times have you looked at other people’s children kicking off in a public place and said, “if that child was mine, they wouldn’t behave like that."

February 20th 2023

Written by Natalie Bryden

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Family stresses can affect a child’s development

Family can be described as a group of people related by blood or law.

January 2nd 2023

Written by Natalie Bryden

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Being Unique

Children deal with new challenges in so many ways and why wouldn’t they?

December 3rd 2022

Written by Natalie Bryden

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Friends Will Influence Your Emotional And Mental Wellbeing

Have you ever considered that the people you spend the most time with will affect your wellbeing in a healthy or unhealthy way?

October 22nd 2022

Written by Natalie Bryden

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Parent Pressure

Over the years I have seen and heard so many parents try to help their children in all areas of their life. That’s what a good parent does - right?

September 16th 2022

Written by Natalie Bryden

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Victimisation vs Victimhood

When things don’t go according to plan how a person responds reflects their state of mind.

August 14th 2022

Written by Natalie Bryden

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About Natalie

I’m married and a mum of three boys. My eldest son is in his 20’s and my twins are mid-teens. Family life is busy, like any other family household, so I like to relax walking my cockapoo dog, Teddy in the local countryside.

July 14th 2022

Written by Natalie Bryden

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Stress, is it helpful or harmful?

Stress is the body’s way of dealing with pressure. Different situations, challenges and life events will all cause a certain amount of stress.

June 28th 2022

Written by Natalie Bryden

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Who am I?

Often when asked to say a few words about ourselves the most obvious answer is to tell the listener your name, occupation, marital status and whether you have children.

June 15th 2022

Written by Natalie Bryden

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