‘Mum guilt’ and the impossible standards of modern motherhood
Dom Graham, Therapy & CounsellingVisit Business Directory Listing here I hear the term ‘mum guilt’ a lot, and what I notice is how quickly it can turn into self-criticism. Often, it seems less about doing something wrong, and more about the impossible standards, constant comparison and unseen emotional labour that so many mothers carry. In […]
When responsibility is carried alone
Parenting is exhausting. Most people reading this won’t need convincing of that. There’s the visible work – school runs, packed lunches, bedtime routines – and the invisible work too: remembering, planning, worrying, anticipating. Many mothers carry a huge amount of that emotional and logistical load, often without much acknowledgement. But there’s another pattern I notice […]
Practical ways to support someone who is grieving
Welham Jones Funerals & Memorials was established in Sevenoaks in 1992. Their long heritage brings a wealth of knowledge and experience of the funeral director industry over the years, passed down through the generations of the Welham Jones family. In the following article they share practial advice on how you can support someone who is […]
Travel to or via the Middle East: What It Means For Your Holiday Plans
The Middle East has always been an important crossroads for international travel, with major airlinesusing hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi to connect the world. Recent tensions and evolvingsituations in the region have understandably left many travellers wondering what this means for their holidays and flight bookings. Airlines are constantly reviewing routes, flight […]
How to Co-Parent at Christmas
Chapter One – Hear from the experts – How to co-parent at Christmas Join us on December 13th for an insightful and practical talk at our upcoming Chapter One Event. We understand that this time of year can be particularly challenging as you navigate through the complexities of co-parenting and rebuild your life post-divorce. That’s […]
Review of The Nest, Chipstead
We were invited by the Nest to come and try out a variety of different events & activities and to share our experience. If I had to chose a favourite it would be the facial & massage and the coaching with Amanda. Please do have a read so that you can get a flavour of […]
Divorce and Menopause
Divorce and the Menopause As the drive towards greater societal enlightenment about the menopause gains more traction Rebecca Massam, of Warners’ family team, looks at whether the family courts are also joining the movement of acknowledgement and acceptance of menopausal issues. Currently, there is very little information out there about how women who are dealing […]
Watch your child’s confidence, achievement and ability increase before this school year finishes and their new school year starts with our Refresher Programmes. Children have worked so hard to catch up over this school year, but many are still feeling the effects of disrupted education through Covid, staff absences and school closures and have gaps […]
Have you appointed guardians for your children? Your children are your most precious consideration, but who would you want to look after them should the worst happen? Whilst most of us ensure children are provided for financially in our Wills – we may not consider how they will be looked after in the event of […]
How to support our kids growing up
One of the team was fortunate to attend a talk arranged by their school with the authors of ‘Brilliant Questions About Growing Up: Simple Answers about Bodies and Boundaries’. This book is written by two experts who have delivered sex and relationships lessons in over 200 schools and have collected the best questions asked by the children […]
We chat to Lorna from West Kent Mind
(West Kent Mind Training Team. From left to right; Lorna Sharp, Ceri Hodgkiss, Sue Sargeant) As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, we caught up with Lorna, a member of the West Kent Mind team here in Sevenoaks. Hi Lorna. We really appreciate you giving your time to talk with us about mental health. Can […]
Coping with baby loss
Emma Jefferys from Action Woman, shares with us her very personal baby loss journey and explains where you can find help and support, if baby loss has affected you directly. I imagine most people understand that losing a baby is devastating, even if they haven’t been there themselves. But I always wonder if they understand […]
Getting divorced? Need some help?
Divorce isn’t something we plan for. We don’t imagine ourselves in this situation and so, we don’t easily understand the steps we need to take when it happens. It is divorce season and so, many people find themselves at the precipice of the divorce process with absolutely no idea of what to do first. If […]
KEEPING THE RAY OF LIGHT IN SIGHT – EMMA KANGIS
Emma Kangis, a coach and development consultant from EK Coaching offers her support and advice on how we can best navigate ourselves through these unprecedented times… BEING YOUR BEST SELF Now that we are experiencing a somewhat different way of living/working, many of the challenges my clients come to me about are even more relevant, […]
Keeping everyone happy during half term
This may not be an ordinary half-term… but there’s no reason to not have fun and enjoy some treats! Kids Ideas to keep small people happy during half-term: Plant seeds in the garden and watch them grow Stock up on books – did you know Sevenoaks Bookshop deliver in the local area if you are […]
How can Sevenoaks Mums make your life easier?
Here at Sevenoaks Mums we know what busy lives mums lead. Our aim is to make life a little easier for you by creating a hub of local information for your family and business needs. What’s On Our What’s On calendar is jam-packed full of events, workshops, activities, days out and much much more, plus […]
THE HYGIENE BANK – HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
Donate to our Christmas campaign #ITSINTHEBAG – Give the gift of dignity 1. How do I contribute? Choose a bag you no longer use that is in a giftable condition – handbag, rucksack, tote, shopper etc. (The bag needs to be secure so the items do not fall out. No plastic or paper bags please.) 2. […]
Why forgiveness is the ultimate act of self love
At this time of year when the air is cold and crisp and frost carpets the ground like glittering diamonds, our minds turn to love. To wine and roses and holding hands. What doesn’t come to mind is forgiveness. This is something that is rarely talked about in our culture, and when it is more […]
Divorce can devastate – but it doesn’t have to be that way!
Research has shown that a bad divorce can have a deep and lasting impact on children, begging the question why parents are still not embracing alternative less adversarial options open to them? It doesn’t take a degree in child psychology to know that family breakdowns have a profound influence on the children involved. Divorce is […]