10 Wonderful Places to see when Visiting Menorca
This summer, we headed off to one of our favourite sunshine destinations, Menorca, in collaboration with Menorca Private Owners. In short, Menorca is a truly perfect island for families. My husband and I started coming to the Island as young children when (although we didn’t know each other at [...]
A Level Results Day, what you need to know
Hundreds of thousands of teenagers will be waiting to receive their A-level results across the country today. Whatever the results show today, you have now spent a whole fourteen years in education and today should be a day to celebrate that. If you aren’t seeing what you’d hoped for, [...]
Meet the Author: Alex Brooks – Why, oh why, am I a crocodile?
If you have been visiting the GM website for a while, it's no secret that I have a passion for interviewing people. I find other people's stories so fascinating. Don't you? As an author myself, I absolutely love having the opportunity to interview other authors and in this week's [...]
Malory Towers is Back & returns to CBBC for Series Two
Malory Towers is back! Based on the classic novels by English author Enid Blyton, the children’s drama series launched in the UK during lockdown in April 2020. Malory Towers has been adapted by Rachel Flowerday (Father Brown) and Sasha Hails (Versailles). Set in post-war Britain on the sun-drenched cliffs [...]
Rise of the Girl Book Launch Party
I did it! I wrote a book. After three years of research, on 7th October 2021, I published my first book, Rise of the Girl – Seven Conversations to have your Daughter from DK Books. I know the agony and ecstasy of writing a book. I also know [...]
Our Stay with Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts
When Martinhal got in touch asked if we would like to come and review their Sagres Hotel and Resort in Portugal, naturally we jumped at the chance! Having already reviewed both their Cascais family resort and their Chiado apartments in Lisbon, we were keen to come see their luxury [...]
Inspiring Interviews with Willow & Bert Interiors
In this week's interview, I catch up with Chloe Cardew, who I have been working with on some home projects over the last twelve months. Chloe is the owner of Willow & Bert Interiors who make beautiful bespoke furnishings for homes around the UK. Chloe offers a at-home consultancy [...]
Managing Back to School Emotions
Many of us know someone that has gone back to school in the last few weeks, and whether that child has just started a new school, or are going back to a new year, they may well be experiencing a range of mixed emotions. Anxious to return and leave [...]
Inspiring Interviews with Dr Angharad Rudkin
In this week’s inspiring interview, I spoke with Dr Angharad Rudkin, a child clinical psychologist, on her work with young people and her book, ‘What’s my Teenager Thinking?’ Dr Rudkin works with children and families to provide interventions aimed at targeting a young person’s needs, and those needs of [...]
Summer Offers with Martinhal Family Holidays & Resorts
With the UK summer been and gone, and the darker mornings kicking in, I think we are all starting to miss the sun already. If you and your family dreaming of your next family holiday, well, I’ve got just the place for you! Martinhal Sagres is a stunning 5 [...]
Inspiring Interviews with Stylist, Fleur McCrone
In this week's interview, I chat to Fleur McCrone, also known as Fine Styling. Fleur and I first met some years ago when I delivered a talk in Sevenoaks to a room of local businesswomen. Fleur, as I will always remember, was one of the first women to approach [...]
Is Social Media Burning out our Teens?
Social media has dramatically changed the way we communicate and many of us are picking up our phones at least fifty-eight times a day. For our teens in the UK, nine out of 10 teenagers use social media and in the U.S, 81% use social platforms. Social media does [...]
How Clearing works at Northumbria University
In this blog, in partnership with Northumbria University, we cover what you need to know about clearing.Last year, thousands of places were available through Clearing, such as English and law, with hundreds of thousands of applicants obtaining places. Courses in Clearing aren’t just the ones nobody wants – there [...]
Your Ultimate Guide for Going to University
In partnership with Northumbria University, I am delighted to share their tips and advice for heading off ro university this September for the first time. You will probably spend the next few weeks frantically deciding what to take and this guide will help you to consider everything you need [...]
Billionaire Boy at Garrick Theatre Brings Joy
It is hard to believe that our theatres have been closed for sixteen months due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It's been a hugely tough time for the industry and many have struggled to survive. But, despite the financial strain, the theatre industry is known for being strong, resilient and [...]
Inspiring Interviews with SET Table
You might just be thinking, who would start a new business in the midst of a global pandemic? But, sometimes we find strength to start something new in the strangest of times. Is there ever a perfect time to start a business? Don't we just need to get [...]
Ahead of her Time with Entrepreneur Judy Piatkus
In my latest blog, I am delighted to have interviewed a superstar of the publishing world. Judy Piatkus founded global publishing brand Piatkus Books. In 1979, Judy Piatkus founded what would become a global publishing brand, Piatkus Books from her spare bedroom. Despite a number of challenges that Judy [...]
Why Micro Breaks Make You More Productive
A staggering seventy million workdays are lost each year due to mental health problems in the UK, costing employers approximately £2.4 billion per year. On that basis, it is important to consider ways we can remain stress-free throughout our working day. For many of us, we have spent the [...]
Why aren’t more Girls choosing STEM careers?
Did you know that in several studies when children are asked to draw a mathematician or a scientist, girls were twice as likely to draw men as they were to draw women? I considered what could be done to change this and what was happening for girls. Was something [...]
Inspiring Interviews with Grey Fox Blog
In this week’s blog, I caught up with style-guru, David Evans, also known as Grey Fox Blog. I chatted to David about his love for British brands, style that last, his 50-year-old Land Rover and a passion for watches. I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I do. [...]
The Power of Storytelling
People love to tell stories, but have you ever wondered why? From campfire stories to stories shared on a stage in school to fascinating Netflix documentaries, stories can be passed on from one generation to another. So, what is it that makes them so powerful? Perhaps there is power [...]
