Laura Johnstone

Building Partnerships to Support Our Most Vulnerable: Meeting with a Prematurity Charity Today

By Laura Johnstone Today feels like a really important day. I’m meeting with a prematurity charity that I’ve supported and admired for a long time. It’s one of those moments where everything you’ve been through—personally and as a parent—starts to come full circle. I’m meeting with them to explore how we can support each other,Continue reading “Building Partnerships to Support Our Most Vulnerable: Meeting with a Prematurity Charity Today”

When Eating Out Feels Like a Risk – and Finding a Safe Haven in Worthing

For anyone living with allergies, or parenting a child with food allergies or Coeliac disease, eating out can be one of the most stressful experiences. It’s meant to be something joyful — a treat, a break, a chance to connect — but instead, it often becomes a minefield. I’ve lost count of the times I’veContinue reading “When Eating Out Feels Like a Risk – and Finding a Safe Haven in Worthing”

Do You Have a 10-Year Plan? Why Mine Changed (And Why That’s Okay)

When I was eight years old, I had a clear 10-year plan: I wanted to become a nurse. By the time I turned 17, I left school to begin an NVQ in Care, stepping confidently in the direction of that childhood dream. I was focused, determined, and thought I knew exactly what my future lookedContinue reading “Do You Have a 10-Year Plan? Why Mine Changed (And Why That’s Okay)”

How to Help a Family Member Who Has Depression: A Guide for Parents and Loved Ones

Depression doesn’t just affect the person who is experiencing it – it can have a ripple effect throughout the whole family. If someone you care about is struggling, it’s natural to want to help – but knowing how to do that can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a parent juggling the needs of your children, orContinue reading “How to Help a Family Member Who Has Depression: A Guide for Parents and Loved Ones”

When School Wasn’t the Best Time of Your Life: A Reflection for Neurodivergent Parents and Their Children

“School is the best time of your life.” How many times have we heard that? It’s said so casually, like it’s a universal truth. But for so many of us—especially those who are neurodivergent, different, or just didn’t fit into the expected mould—school was anything but the best time. It was painful. It was lonely.Continue reading “When School Wasn’t the Best Time of Your Life: A Reflection for Neurodivergent Parents and Their Children”

One Thing a Day: How Daily Joy, Passion, and Consistency Are Changing My Life

Every day, I do one thing that grounds me. One thing that lifts me. One thing that reminds me who I am. Some days it’s something small — a cup of tea in peace, a deep breath of fresh air, or a smile from Amelia. Other days, it’s writing this blog. I’ve written before aboutContinue reading “One Thing a Day: How Daily Joy, Passion, and Consistency Are Changing My Life”

The Unexpected Workout: Keeping Up with a Two-Year-Old

Let’s talk about exercise today—but not the kind that comes with Lycra, gym memberships, or protein shakes. No, today I’m talking about the kind of exercise many parents of toddlers will know all too well: chasing after your very energetic child! Right now, my main form of exercise is keeping up with Amelia. And letContinue reading “The Unexpected Workout: Keeping Up with a Two-Year-Old”

How to Look After Your Child When You’re Unwell: Lessons from the House of the Lurgy

Last week, our home turned into what I can only describe as the house of the lurgy. I went down with a nasty sickness bug and could barely function — and just as I was starting to feel a little bit more human, my daughter got it too. Then, to top it all off, myContinue reading “How to Look After Your Child When You’re Unwell: Lessons from the House of the Lurgy”

Falling Back in Love with Learning: How Self-Development Books Reignited My Spark

I’ve always loved a good book—whether I’m curled up with a paperback or walking around with an audiobook in my ears. But what I didn’t realise until recently is how much I crave learning. Not just reading for pleasure (though that’s still very much part of my life), but the kind of learning that lightsContinue reading “Falling Back in Love with Learning: How Self-Development Books Reignited My Spark”

Saturday, She Won – But Today, I’m Celebrating Me Too

When I began blogging every day, I didn’t realise how much it would change me. What started as a small commitment has become a part of who I am. I recently reached 100 days of daily blogging—a milestone I never imagined hitting. But I didn’t know, when I celebrated day 100, that it would fallContinue reading “Saturday, She Won – But Today, I’m Celebrating Me Too”