There’s a kind of tiredness many parents struggle to explain. It isn’t always physical. It doesn’t disappear with sleep. And it often lingers even on days when “nothing much happened”. If you’ve ever ended the day feeling inexplicably drained - even though you didn’t do anything particularly out of the ordinary - this blog is for you. Because a huge part of parenting work happens quietly, invisibly, and without acknowledgement. It’s called emotional labour and most parents a

If you’ve ever found yourself lying awake at night replaying the day, wondering whether you handled something “right”… this is for you. If you’ve ever read one article that says do this , another that says never do that , and a third that makes you feel quietly judged for even asking… this is for you too. And if you’ve ever thought, Why does everyone else seem to know what they’re doing except me?   I want to gently say this first: You're not doing parenting wrong. You are do

Bio: With over 30 years of experience in early childhood education, I am Twinkl's National Lead for PVI Early Years Settings, Childminders, and Parents. I am deeply passionate about the well-being and development of babies and young children, particularly during their crucial first 1000 days. My career journey is diverse, encompassing roles as a local authority consultant, manager, university lecturer, school trustee, and early years advisor, as well as various positions with

Exam time can be stressful – not just for children, but for parents too. As a parent, it's natural to want your child to succeed, but...

My name is Claire Agius, and I’m an Doctoral Researcher in child and parent mental health at Manchester Metropolitan University,...