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For many, January is a hard, cold month…

When everyone is setting new goals, laying down righteous ground rules and striving to become a better version of themselves, some of us are fighting to find our feet each day...

You see, December is a month of giving, and some of us, come January, are completely and utterly spent.

A month of remembering everyone, and remembering absolutely everything.

A month of including everyone and of reaching out to each and every person we have ever known.

A month of reaching breaking point every day trying to have fun, to be the ultimate hostess, to be the perfect guest.

A month of stretching ourselves financially, emotionally and of letting our boundaries be breached by many... in the spirit of the season.

And then January hits and bam... before we can even begin the arduous task of clearing away the festivities, we are expected to jump on the ‘new year, new you’ bandwagon and transform ourselves entirely.

For some of us this is just too much.

January is the darkest and most depressing month of the year and for many sensitive souls, the barrage of ‘advice’ on how we ‘should’ be living, is just too much.

So perhaps this is a safe place to say that maybe it’s okay to take a week or two to recover and to just be kind to ourselves before demanding better.

And for those of us who really do fall low in the darkest month of the year. For those of us who have given too much and to whom the future looks bleak - perhaps this is the right place to say - you are absolutely fine the way you are. Just stay.

Take some time to breathe.

Take some time to not think about anything much at all except breathing in and breathing out.

Take some time to build back up, not tear your yourself down.

For many, this month is a mountain that looks unclimbable.

Be kind, my friends. Always.

Donna Ashworth

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‘It is a crisis that is not serving our children’s needs’ Over the past few months on Woman’s Hour we’ve been looking at support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This week, actor @annamaxwellmartin shared her family’s experiences navigating the SEND system. Anna has two daughters with SEND and has struggled to get support to meet their needs. Speaking about the introduction of fines for parents of children missing school, the Motherland and Line of Duty star told @bbcnuala that she feels the system doesn’t support children or their families and that it’s a ‘catastrophe’. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said: “Every child and young person deserves the best life chances and the opportunity to achieve and thrive… The reform families are crying out for will take time, but with a greater focus on mainstream provision and more early intervention, we will deliver the change that is so desperately needed.” The Education Hub on the government’s website says: ‘Fines are a last resort, and parents will be offered support to help improve their child’s attendance first. “If your child is facing barriers to school attendance due to special education needs or disabilities (SEND), schools, local authorities and wider services are required to work together to provide the right support in the first place.” For more information and support on this topic, head to the BBC Action Line website. You can listen to the full interview on @bbcsounds - it’s the Woman’s Hour episode from 28th October 🎧 . . . #womanshour #bbcradio4 #SEND

Would my friends, family and colleagues help me promote my offer as a Holistic Tutor? I'd like to evolve Tree Fish Holistic Tuition, as I have such a passion for supporting young people to grow and thrive in their social, emotional and academic adventures.

A page share, and/or testimonial would be so appreciated. Those who know me and/or have worked with me, know my character, my approach and my ability to create a strong rapport with the children, and animals for that matter, and I'd be very grateful for your support.

My practice is based on a holistic, child-centered approach that is greatly influenced and facilitated by nature. The child, with their needs and goals; as well as empathetic consideration of their personal environment, circumstances and family unit, will always be at the heart of my work.

Being an arty crafty person, huge animal lover and singer/entertainer certainly has its benefits to my role as a teacher and tutor, so I can turn my hand to parties and group activities alike; whether from your living room, back garden or somewhere else magical...

Do also leave a review on my Tree Fish page if you're willing, as the more recommendations, the better.

Huge thanks in advance! 🙏💖🌳🐟