6 gentle tips for exhausted women
Lara Keegan Lara Keegan

6 gentle tips for exhausted women

Feeling bone-deep tired? You’re not alone. Whether it’s work stress, sleepless nights, or the wild ride of hormones, exhaustion has become the norm for so many women. This post shares six gentle, doable tips to help you feel just a little more human—no hustle, no guilt, just real support.

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Attachment theory and attachment parenting - what it is, and what it isn’t.
Lara Keegan Lara Keegan

Attachment theory and attachment parenting - what it is, and what it isn’t.

What does attachment really mean—and why does it matter in motherhood? This post unpacks the true meaning of attachment (beyond the parenting buzzwords), explores how our own early relationships shape us, and offers hope for healing and connection. Perfect for any mother navigating the messy, beautiful work of raising humans.

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When Your Child Is in Control: Understanding Child-to-Parent Violence and Finding a Way Forward
Lara Keegan Lara Keegan

When Your Child Is in Control: Understanding Child-to-Parent Violence and Finding a Way Forward

When it feels like your child is running the household, you're not alone. This post explores what happens when parents begin to lose a sense of authority, how controlling and aggressive behaviours can develop in children, and how the Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) approach offers a compassionate, structured way to rebuild connection, confidence, and calm at home.

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10 Gentle Tips for Moving Through Grief
Lara Keegan Lara Keegan

10 Gentle Tips for Moving Through Grief

Grief doesn’t follow a straight line—and it certainly doesn’t arrive with a manual. When I became a mother, I found myself grieving my own mum all over again. The ache was deep and raw, a reminder that loss continues to live within us in unexpected ways. Whether your grief is fresh or long-standing, these gentle tips are offered as small lights along the path. There is no right way to grieve—but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

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