By Laura Johnstone Legacy. It’s a big word, isn’t it? It sounds like something reserved for kings and queens, for politicians and poets, for people whose names will be etched in history books. But I believe we all leave a legacy—every single one of us—through the way we love, the way we live, and theContinue reading “What I Want My Legacy to Be: A Life Rooted in Compassion and Love”
Category Archives: NICU & SCBU
Why Scrapping EHCPs Would Be a Devastating Step Backwards for Our Children
By Laura Johnstone As a parent of a suspected neurodivergent child—and someone who has lived through the challenges of neurodiversity myself—the proposal to scrap Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) is not just worrying, it’s terrifying. EHCPs were introduced to ensure children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities receive tailored supportContinue reading “Why Scrapping EHCPs Would Be a Devastating Step Backwards for Our Children”
Life-Work Balance: Navigating Business and a Toddler Without Losing My Mind
There are days I ask myself: What on earth was I thinking? Starting a business while raising a toddler is not for the faint-hearted. In fact, I think it might take a bit of madness, a touch of bravery, and a whole lot of stubbornness. People talk about work-life balance, but when you’ve got aContinue reading “Life-Work Balance: Navigating Business and a Toddler Without Losing My Mind”
“Where Are Our Rights?”: The Heartbreak of the Heartbeat Bill and What It Means for Mothers
I saw something on my TikTok FYP today that stopped me in my tracks. A young woman in Georgia, USA, declared brain-dead at 9 weeks and is currently at at just 21 weeks pregnant. Her family, deep in grief, now forced to keep her body functioning artificially—not for her, but to act as an incubatorContinue reading ““Where Are Our Rights?”: The Heartbreak of the Heartbeat Bill and What It Means for Mothers”
You Don’t Need a Village — You Need a Town: The Power of Connection in Parenthood
By Laura Johnstone This morning was one of those where everything felt a little heavy. Amelia had been up just after 5am (a time no human should be upright unless they’re being paid for it), and by the time we were on our way to Grandma and Grandad’s and the Place session, she fell asleepContinue reading “You Don’t Need a Village — You Need a Town: The Power of Connection in Parenthood”
Wearing a Legacy: The Rings That Hold Generations of Love
Today’s blog prompt asked, “What’s the oldest item of clothing or accessory you’re wearing?” And honestly, it’s a beautiful question—because what I’m wearing isn’t just jewellery, it’s history. It’s love. It’s family. On my left hand, I wear my engagement and wedding rings. But they’re not just rings. These are pieces of a love storyContinue reading “Wearing a Legacy: The Rings That Hold Generations of Love”
Can I Really Be a Leader If I Keep Losing My Keys?
Some days, I feel unstoppable. I’m full of confidence, I’ve got clarity, and I feel like I’m leading with purpose—whether that’s in my parenting, my advocacy work, or simply being a voice for families who often feel unheard. On days like that, I’d proudly say yes, I’m a leader. I show up, I speak out,Continue reading “Can I Really Be a Leader If I Keep Losing My Keys?”
When Green Means “Gross!” – Parenting a Selective Eater
By Laura Johnstone Today’s prompt might be about favourite fruits, but honestly – fruit is not the battle I’m fighting right now. Right now, it’s green. The colour green. More specifically – anything green on my toddler’s plate. Our daughter has decided that green is terrifying. Spinach? Launched. Peas? Flicked. Broccoli? Thrown with flair. IfContinue reading “When Green Means “Gross!” – Parenting a Selective Eater”
Why I Was Inspired to Write Poetry: Healing Through Words in the Storm of High-Risk Pregnancy
By Laura Johnstone Writing has always been a lifeline for me. As someone who didn’t learn to read until I was 13 and who now finds deep meaning in storytelling, I’ve discovered that words can offer what sometimes people cannot—space to breathe, to process, to heal. And during one of the most emotionally complex timesContinue reading “Why I Was Inspired to Write Poetry: Healing Through Words in the Storm of High-Risk Pregnancy”
To the Nurses Who Changed My Life: A Heartfelt Thank You on Nurses Day
Today’s daily writing prompt asked me, “What has made a positive impact in your life?” And without a shadow of a doubt, my answer is nurses. From the very beginning of my life, nurses were there. I was born prematurely at 28 weeks and 5 days, during a time when neonatal medicine was still findingContinue reading “To the Nurses Who Changed My Life: A Heartfelt Thank You on Nurses Day”
The bad and your parenting journey 