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”
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What Does Freedom Mean to Me?
Earlier this week, on the 8th of May, the world marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day—Victory in Europe Day. It’s a day that holds deep meaning for so many, including myself. It’s a moment to pause and reflect on the sacrifices made by generations before us. For me, freedom begins with gratitude—gratitude for allContinue reading “What Does Freedom Mean to Me?”
Building a Business with Heart: My Career Plan for Supporting Parents Like Us
When I first became a parent, I knew my life was going to change—but I didn’t quite realise how much it would give me clarity and purpose. Having a premature baby, navigating NICU life, facing birth trauma, and walking the road of neurodiversity both personally and within my family—all of these experiences have shaped notContinue reading “Building a Business with Heart: My Career Plan for Supporting Parents Like Us”
Why do You Vote? Here’s Why I Absolutely Do
Every day, I share a prompt that makes me pause and reflect. Today’s question was simple: Do you vote? My answer? Most definitely yes. From a young age, I was taught about the importance of using my voice. I vividly remember watching Mary Poppins and seeing Glynis Johns sing “Sister Suffragette”. That scene stayed withContinue reading “Why do You Vote? Here’s Why I Absolutely Do”
Finding My Purpose Through Prematurity and Parenthood
When Amelia was born nearly two years ago—small, fragile, and far too early—my world shifted in a way I could never have imagined. I had no choice but to face the very thing I’d always carried deep inside me: my own story. I was born at 28 weeks, a time when neonatal medicine was stillContinue reading “Finding My Purpose Through Prematurity and Parenthood”
If there is one quote that I live by it is that everything happens for a reason!
Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often?
Following My Heart: How Special Interests Shaped My Life and Business
Today’s blog prompt was a beautiful one: What are the things you like to talk about? For me, this question goes much deeper. It feels like asking, what are my special interests? When I stopped to think about it, it all came together so clearly. I have several special interests that I could talk aboutContinue reading “Following My Heart: How Special Interests Shaped My Life and Business”
Why We Must Follow the Dreams That Live in Our Hearts
Because those dreams can change lives. Yesterday, I had a day off. But not just a day off from work – a true pause. A chance to rest, reflect, and reconnect. From 9:30 to 2:30, I wasn’t in mum-mode. Amelia was in the loving care of her grandma and grandad – and when she’s withContinue reading “Why We Must Follow the Dreams That Live in Our Hearts”
What Risk Have You Taken That You Don’t Regret?
If you’d asked me years ago whether I’d ever be grateful for being set up on a date, I’d have laughed. But honestly? Saying yes to that blind date was one of the bravest and best risks I’ve ever taken. That one decision led me to a life I never imagined possible—married to an incredible,Continue reading “What Risk Have You Taken That You Don’t Regret?”
“Is There Something I Haven’t Done That I Should Have?” – A Sleepless Mum’s Honest Answer
By Laura Johnstone – The Good, The Bad, and Your Parenting Journey If you’d asked me this morning, “Is there something you haven’t done that you should have?” — the answer would have been a resounding yes. And not just any yes — a yes that came with tears in my eyes and exhaustion inContinue reading ““Is There Something I Haven’t Done That I Should Have?” – A Sleepless Mum’s Honest Answer”
The bad and your parenting journey 