You HAVE Got This

25/02/2026

Graham has reached 70% of his fundraising target (including a £20 offline donation that is due to be collected this weekend) to support Scouts Scotland at Fordell Firs! Thanks so much to everyone who has already donated!

If you can give a couple of pounds to help him raise the last £75 of his target, we would be incredibly grateful. We have a hard copy pledge sheet if any local friends would prefer to donate in person. The link is below or pop me a message.

In the photos, you can see some of the activities that you will be supporting.

However, many young people with disabilities cannot take advantage of what Scout Adventures Fordell Firs has to offer unless the right equipment is in place. Items like disability harnesses, ropes and other equipment. We are raising funds to help replace these disability ropes and harnesses which have now come to the end of their usable life.

This is what Scout Adventures Fordell Firs says:

The right equipment makes all the difference in ensuring that people with complex and additional needs can take part in the excitement, challenge and confidence-building experiences that the outdoors offers.

In the past, our accessible climbing equipment has enabled countless participants to enjoy activities such as climbing and crate stacking.

These sessions have supported individuals with a wide range of needs, including lower limb paralysis and Cerebral Palsy, helping them to experience adventure in a safe, supportive and empowering way. Unfortunately, this specialist equipment has now reached the end of its safe working life and has had to be retired.

Without it, we are currently unable to offer these vital accessible sessions, limiting opportunities for those who benefit from them most.

By funding a new, modern harness system, we can reopen our existing accessible activities and go even further. Improved trunk support would allow us to safely expand opportunities to include experiences such as the zip wire or abseiling wall, while ensuring participants are properly supported and comfortable throughout.

With your support, we can remove barriers, restore vital provision, and continue to make adventure truly accessible for all.

17/02/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who has already generously donated to this cause! We're super excited that Graham's already hit half of his fundraising target to help upgrade the equipment at the Scout camp at Fordell Firs!

We love that they provide accessible activities for children and young people - both scouts and children at local schools.

If you can manage to donate a couple of quid, it could help make a big difference. I've also got a pledge sheet if anyone who's local wants me to pick up your donation. Just pop me a message or donate at the link in the comments.

08/02/2026

Asking for help is a key activity that can support our wellbeing as parents!
So I've asked my husband for help (I don't do heights) and he has kindly accepted the challenge of flying down the 50 ft zip line and scaling the climbing tower at Fordell Firs on 14 March!
The Scout centre at Fordell Firs near Dunfermline not only provides opportunities for scouts across Scotland. But it's also used by local schools in the region and provides accessible activities for children with additional support needs.
The climbing tower which can be adapted for children with additional supports and their accessible harness are currently in need of replacing. To support this fantastic facility to continue to provide accessible activities for our communities, we'd be grateful if you could donate even a few pounds. Every penny helps! Thank you for any support you can offer!
The link to donate is in the comments!

18/01/2026

Oops - reposted the wrong image but she's got 15% off as an introductory offer 🥰
Here's a great deal for local parents around Burntisland looking to relax. I had the most relaxing, therapeutic massage with Lynsey last week and felt like a new woman!

Here is my price list 😊

15/08/2025

It can be tough for parents when their child is struggling with big feelings. Even harder when there is a long wait for help or you're not sure where to start.

Check out these sessions at Shore Psychology in Edinburgh for kids aged 5-12 if you're worried about your little person and think they'd benefit from learning how to manage their anxiety and emotions, boost their self esteem and build confidence. See the original post for details.

Relax Kids at Shore Psychology
Helping Children Build Confidence, Calm, and Resilience

We know childhood can be full of big feelings — from school pressures to worries about friendships. That’s why we’re so excited to bring Relax Kids to Shore Psychology: fun, friendly sessions led by experienced coach Carole Haxton that help children feel calmer, more confident, and ready to cope with life’s ups and downs.

💡 How it works
The Relax Kids 7-step programme uses movement, mindfulness, games, breathing exercises, affirmations, and relaxation to help children:
✅ Manage anxiety
✅ Boost self-esteem
✅ Build confidence
✅ Learn lifelong emotional skills

Every session is playful and engaging, so children feel supported while learning practical tools they can use at home, at school, and in everyday life.

📍 Details
Where: Shore Psychology, 2 Sandport Place, EH6 6EU
When: From Friday 22nd August (excludes 5th September)
Ages 5–8: 2:00 – 3:00pm
Ages 8–12: 3:15 – 4:15pm

💷 Cost
£8.50 per session (£51 for 6-week block)

Spaces are limited so early booking is recommended.
https://www.shorepsychology.co.uk/relax-kids-programme/
📩 To book: email admin@shorepsychology.co.uk

01/05/2025

While holidays aren't the same as they were before he was born, travelling with my son has been one of my favourite activities.

That's because I'm passionate about visiting new places and having new experiences together as a family. I can also see how much he learns from travelling.

As a family, we've been camping, travelled from the UK to Canada several times to visit family, stayed in cottages and had city breaks and longer holidays in Europe.

This includes visiting new places and learning to appreciate places we've been to previously in a different way with a child.

We've had to navigate challenges at times but also been pleasantly surprised by the ease we've found at other times.

While travelling with children can be an incredible experience, many parents that I speak to avoid going on holidays that involve travel with their children. Or they book holidays and then feel anxious.

That's why I'm going to offer a 90 minute Travelling with Children workshop on Monday 19 May from 7:30-9pm.

The aim of this workshop is to share both practical tips for travelling with children. But it will also focus on supporting you to manage your anxiety about travelling with your child.

The investment for this online workshop will be £10 and a recording will be available if you can't make it live.

Send me a message if you are interested.

03/04/2025

For more information about finding a supportive space to celebrate your wins as a mother, join Reinventing Motherhood.

Send me a message in the DMs or visit the link in my bio for more information.

31/03/2025

Parenting can be tough. And that means you might have tough thoughts.

But they are just thoughts - even if they feel "horrible." Learning to be kinder to yourself can help when these thoughts pop up.

Learn how to show yourself more compassion in Reinventing Motherhood. Send me a message in the DMs or see the link in my bio for more information.

30/03/2025

Happy Mother's Day! Treat yourself to space to rest and relax.

Imagine having an afternoon of rest, relaxation and support to get more of both of these things in your life.

Plus, Laura Fairley will be joining us to offer a glorious reiki session to help you feel even more rested and restored.

See the link in my bio or send me a message to book your space.

28/03/2025

Motherhood can feel a bit like being in London...

If you're like me, you'll find London overwhelming most of the time.

It seems odd to me now that working in London feels like sanctuary these days. But it's partly because I get to connect with people that I love AND I get space to myself. I've also learned how to make London work for me.

Places like Camley Street Natural Park provide a small, peaceful haven in the chaos of the city.

While it can sometimes feel like tiny, isolated drop in a vast urban landscape - you start to notice the other peaceful spaces as you move through the city (above ground).

When you piece these spaces of rest or tranquility together, it can soothe your over wrought nervous system.

And when your system is calmer, it's easier to recognise the play and joy that's found in the chaos.

However, like Camley Street Natural Park, tranquil or restful space doesn't just naturally pop up for many mums.

That park was reclaimed from the industrial landscape behind Kings Cross station. And volunteers campaigned and laboured to create the park whose ripple effect is huge. Just this morning, a group of toddlers were enjoying the natural space and learning from one of the volunteers.

Choosing yourself and making time for space for yourself when you're a mum can sometimes also feel like work. And the benefits can be huge - for you and your family. Such as when you get more enjoyment from the chaos and play in between restful spaces.

But it can take time to learn to create the space regularly and feel the benefits. It took me several months to learn to really live instead of survive in London. And the park has been developed to it's current state since 1985.

Reinventing Motherhood can support you as you navigate finding the spaces you need and want in your own time.

See the link in my bio for more information and to sign up.

27/03/2025

Today, I went to an exhibit and looked around for almost 2 hours. I read things. And I walked almost 19km over the course of the day while following my own rhythms.

It feels incredible when you give yourself space to experience the parts of you that can get pushed aside during parenting. For example, you are unlikely to be able to wander aimlessly or read even a noticeboard when accompanied by a small tyrant who's not interested, wants to go somewhere else and needs a snack/the toilet/ a rest.

Getting this space feels even better if you're not feeling guilty the whole time - guilty for being away from your old or not doing something off the never ending to do list.

Join Re-inventing Motherhood to ditch the guilt and reclaim yourself. See the link in my bio for more information.

26/03/2025

I'm so grateful that women have options for support during pregnancy, birth and after becoming a mum.

Getting support from a doula is a great way to get regular support from someone you know during this special time. While they offer emotional and practical support, doulas can also help you to get the information you need to make decisions that are right for you.

Get in touch if you want any more information about what trauma informed doula support looks like.

Happy World Doula week to all our SDN doulas and doulas everywhere.