August 6: It’s Ok To Be Tired
This month is an invitation to challenge our way of thinking. Let’s Talk Honestly About the realities of family life during the summer holidays.
By the time the summer holidays are well underway, many parents and carers begin to feel the effects of weeks spent juggling family life, work, household responsibilities and the endless demands that come with caring for others. Yet despite everything they're managing, many still tell themselves they should be coping better, doing more or feeling more grateful for the time together.
The reality is that parenting can be wonderful and exhausting at exactly the same time.
Feeling tired doesn't mean you love your children any less, and it certainly doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong. More often than not, it is a reflection of just how much you give to the people around you every single day, often without stopping to consider your own needs.
Today's blog is a gentle reminder that exhaustion is not something to hide or feel ashamed of. It's a normal response to carrying a great deal of responsibility, and recognising that tiredness with kindness, rather than guilt, is one of the healthiest things we can do for ourselves and our families.
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South Asian Heritage Month: Stories We Carry: Identity, Legacy, and Belonging
Friday 7 August 2026
12:00 13:00
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This interactive session explores the rich and diverse heritage of South Asian communities in the UK, with a personal focus on the British Pakistani experience. Drawing on the facilitator’s family history, including their grandfather’s Windrush-era migration, the session highlights the resilience, cultural expression, and challenges faced by South Asians across generations.
Topics include migration journeys, language and generational gaps, living between two cultures, the importance of religious celebrations as moments of identity, and the ongoing challenges of under-employment despite educational achievements. The session fosters understanding, celebrates cultural pride, and encourages authentic allyship and inclusion.