Laura: Encouraging Parents

17/03/2026

We often think of "work-life balance" as just managing our calendars. But when our children are suffering—whether they are struggling at school or feeling the pressure of learning a second language—we bring that weight into every room we enter.

This month, I’ve been working with corporate teams to discuss how we can support the "whole parent," specifically when it comes to navigating bullying in schools.

It’s about being the "secure base" our children need when things get tough.

In case you missed my March newsletter:

Practical Strategies: I’ve shared a deep-dive blog post on navigating bullying.

Bilingualism Workshop: The recording is now live for those who couldn't make the session (18€).

Regulation over Reputation: We're starting a new conversation about why "calm" is a skill we build together.

You don’t need to do everything. You just need to stay connected.

Read the full update and join the mailing list here: https://mailchi.mp/3fff1d5300bf/relationshipsarethesoil

10/03/2026

The Theme: Connection over Systems

Good morning! My latest newsletter has just landed in inboxes.

This month, I’m sharing a reflection from my garden in Normandy: children, like flowers, don’t grow faster because we pull on their petals. Whether we are talking about language, social skills, or navigating the playground, the ‘combination’ for growth is always the same: relationship and connection.

Inside this month's edition:

Bilingualism Catch-up: Missed our workshop? You can now purchase the full 90-minute recording and resources for 18€.

From the Boardroom to the Playground: Insights from a recent corporate workshop I ran on supporting children through bullying.

Regulation over Reputation: A new monthly series on why how things feel matters more than how they look to the outside world.

You don’t need to do everything. You just need to stay connected.

Want to join the conversation? Sign up for the monthly newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/3fff1d5300bf/relationshipsarethesoil

(And if you’re already a subscriber, feel free to forward this month's email to a friend who might need a little "soil and warmth" today!)

10/02/2026

I’m so excited to be hosting my favourite annual event again: a workshop on raising confident bilingual children! 🌍

If you’ve ever wondered how to keep both languages thriving without pressure, or how bilingualism really develops at different ages, this is your chance to ask a pro: the lovely Marie Robert
It's online, easy to access, 17 Feb - tickets from just 10€..

Join us at "Raising your bilingual child 2026" to gain confidence, actionable tips, and a plan for bilingualism in your household.

05/02/2026

Bilingual parenting doesn’t need more pressure.
It needs clarity and reassurance.

That’s what this workshop offers.

🗓 17 Feb | Online
👩‍⚕️ Led by a bilingual speech & language therapist

Tickets via link :

03/02/2026

A 30-minute game on the metro.
No screen. No plan. Just connection.

Children grow through relationships — and language grows there too.

This story (and why it matters for bilingual families) is in my latest newsletter 💛
https://mailchi.mp/36f2166ca64b/smallmomentsbigimpact

And it’s exactly why I’m hosting Raise a Confident Bilingual Child on 17 Feb.

Small moments really do add up.

23/01/2026

Raise a Confident Bilingual Child: from Theory to Action 🌟
I’m hosting Marie Robert, a bilingual speech and language therapist, for a practical online workshop. She’ll cover:
✅ How bilingualism really develops
✅ What’s normal at each stage
✅ Tips for supporting both languages without pressure
Tickets are on sale now — one of my favourite annual events for multilingual families!
More info and booking here:

Join us at "Raising your bilingual child 2026" to gain confidence, actionable tips, and a plan for bilingualism in your household.

13/01/2026

January has a habit of whispering (or shouting): you should be better at sticking to things by now.

But for many ADHD brains — and honestly, most human ones — big resolutions are a shortcut to shame. Miss a day and suddenly it’s “what’s the point?”

This year, I’m offering families a different approach:
🌱 Themes instead of rules
🔍 Experiments instead of forever promises

One word can become a compass.
Two weeks can teach you more than a year of pressure.

And if “good enough” is all you’ve got right now?
That really is enough.

💬 If you feel like it, tell me: what’s one tiny thing you’re curious to try this month?

https://mailchi.mp/62d065262b95/newyearsameyou

16/12/2025

Belonging, Holidays, and what on earth is Gemeinschaftsgefühl?!

🎄Belonging isn’t just about tradition — it’s about communication, flexibility, and creating rituals that work for your family.

This Christmas, I’m celebrating a personal milestone (officially French!) and reflecting on what truly matters: tiny adjustments that make everyone feel safe, included, and valued. Find out more in my last newsletter of 2025- https://mailchi.mp/42497a983fa9/belonging

25/11/2025

Surviving the Christmas holidays - finally a new newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/2285b0cfa8cb/christmasprep

04/11/2025

All change for me - new newsletter timings, new job, new ways to book a session with me. Find out more in this week's newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/c3d875ac67dc/allchange

03/11/2025

Discover Art Therapy
Discover how art therapy can support your family with Julie Cutelli—artist, art therapist, and learning specialist.

Julie Cutelli is an American special educator, art therapist, and artist based in Paris with 20+ years’ experience in schools, hospitals, and medico-psychological settings.

She works with children, adolescents, and adults—especially autistic learners, students with learning differences, and new language learners. Julie holds master’s degrees in Art Therapy (Université René Descartes) and Special & Inclusive Education (University of Nottingham) and is a member of the French and European Federations of Art Therapists.

Art Therapy Workshop on Friday 21 November, 10:30–12:30, MVAC (22 rue de la Saïda, 75015 Paris)

Learn more about Julie’s work below https://arttherapychezvous.com/

14/10/2025

Tantrums don’t have to feel like chaos. 😰

Katie Malinski’s Arc of the Tantrum shows the predictable stages of a meltdown, and how we can respond with calm and connection.

I loved this tool so much I even volunteered to translate it into French !

Want to know how to support your child at every stage?

This week's newsletter is all about tantrums, and I've finally got it up into a blog post too! - https://mailchi.mp/ee59acc6cb09/arcofthetantrum