by Claire Fairlie | Oct 8, 2025 | University
There’s a persistent myth that university days are filled with good times and carefree days that culminate in a fabulous graduation ceremony. However, that’s not the experience for many, many students. And the reality can be so far removed from...
by Claire Fairlie | Sep 3, 2025 | Parenting
The uniform is ironed, the bag is packed, and the shoes are still in the box. That firstday of secondary school is a momentous occasion, and for children starting in Year7, it’s a particularly big one. It’s been years since they last started a new school,...
by Claire Fairlie | Aug 6, 2025 | Life Coaching
Imagine my trusty kaleidoscope. Bright. Colourful. Ready for Change. Now imagine that it has transformed entirely into a baton for a relay race. This is an image that I often turn to when describing Life Coaching – what it is and what it is not. Professional...
by Claire Fairlie | Jun 19, 2025 | Parenting
When I was in my teens and walking the half hour home from school, I would sometimes spot my mum up ahead, carrying far too much shopping up the hill! She would be weighed down with it and occasionally stop, swap bags around, then carry on walking. Other times, I...
