Nicole Child

Revenge bedtime procrastination is more than a bad habit. It is a stress-driven sleep pattern linked to anxiety, emotional exhaustion and depleted self-control. When your day feels out of your control, late night scrolling can feel like the only time that is yours. Discover the neuroscience behind sleep procrastination, how lack of sleep increases cortisol and anxiety, and practical ways to reset your nervous system and improve sleep naturally.

Why teenage behaviour, emotions, mood swings and risk-taking are all part of normal brain development If you’ve ever wondered who swapped your sweet, predictable child for a moody, unpredictable teenager, you’re not alone. The teenage years are a fascinating - and sometimes frustrating - period of brain development. One minute they're chatty and affectionate, and the next they’re slamming doors, rollings eyes so hard you worry they might get stuck. Simply asking them to put their phone down...

Ever noticed your anxiety feels worse when you’re ill? During cold and flu season, stress, anxiety and the immune system are closely linked. When anxiety is high, sleep suffers, immunity weakens, and illness can hit harder - both physically and mentally. This blog explores the neuroscience behind anxiety and illness, including how stress hormones, inflammation and immune responses affect mood, and why you’re more vulnerable when your nervous system is overloaded.