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The day you plant the seed
“The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit.” This is an interesting one that’s going to land differently depending on...

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Feb 111 min read


Into pastures new
It’s been a bumpy ride over the past few months. My girls lost their mum unexpectedly late last year. There’s this idea that children who...

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Jan 202 min read


Vigilant care
I was talking to a friend yesterday - an adopter and fellow NVR practitioner. I can’t tag her because she doesn’t have a page. The...

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Jan 43 min read


Courageous parenting
Happy New Year from one courageous parent to another. This year, I’ve seen so much quiet courage - tough decisions that needed to be...

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Jan 11 min read


Clear is kind
“Clear is kind. Unclear is unkind” – Brene Brown This quote comes to mind often, because it’s so true - for our young people but also for...

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Dec 30, 20242 min read


A Trauma-informed Christmas
As we get ready for the magic of Christmas, here’s a helpful list for mums and dads - a reminder that the joyful season isn’t always so...

elainenichollsnvr
Dec 1, 20244 min read
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