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First crushes and big feelings

WCP Staff September, 2026

Hey everyone! My name is Zainah Syed, and I’m an aspiring romance author and lover of all things literature! As a writer living in one of the biggest cities in the world, I’m often exploring the city. Thankfully, I also live near an F train station, which, in my opinion, […]

The child you remember versus the teenager standing in front of you

Tatjana Simakova September, 2026

Recently, during one of our online parenting discussions, a mother admitted something that made several other parents immediately nod in recognition: “I miss the little girl she used to be.” There was no criticism in the way she said it, and no suggestion that she didn’t love the teenager her […]

The locus of evaluation

Leo Muckley September, 2026

Carl Rogers’ concept of an internal versus external locus of evaluation offers a useful way of understanding what happens when we lose contact with our own needs and begin to rely heavily on other people to tell us who we are and whether we are doing life ‘correctly.’ Although the […]

The Craft Corner

WCP Staff September, 2026

This month Natalie Webb is showing us how to make a jellyfish bookmark. Materials: • A small wooden spoon – can be purchased in craft shops but I got mine from a local cafe. • Paint – two colours of your choosing, I used purple and blue. • Small piece […]

Heatwave 2026

Tina Pisco September, 2026

Ah lads! Have we ever had it so good? I know there was 1995. Some old-timers remember 1976. The 2000s had some memorable moments, even last year was hailed as the hottest summer on record since 1900 when the temperature dataset began. Before last summer my benchmark was 1995. However, […]

For richer for poorer…but have you talked about money?

Samantha Halpin September, 2026

We put an extraordinary amount of planning into getting married. The venue, the dress, the band, the flowers, the guest list, the seating plan and the honeymoon can occupy conversations for months, sometimes years. The latest weddingsonline Irish Wedding Survey puts the average cost of an Irish wedding at €36,641 […]

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