Drift off in no time: A mum’s guide to falling asleep fast
Jul 20 2025- Fitness & Health
- Last Updated on 30 July 2025
- Monica Costa
Let’s face it – when you’ve spent your evening cooking tea, supervising homework, and clearing up a mini toy apocalypse, the last thing you need is your brain refusing to switch off. But instead of tossing and turning or doom-scrolling through social media at midnight, how about trying a few sleep tricks that actually work for falling asleep in just five minutes?
Whether you’ve got little ones who wake at dawn, or a racing mind that won’t quit, these mum-approved strategies can help you unwind, reset, and (hopefully) fall asleep faster than your toddler’s tantrum over mismatched socks.
Supporting, Not ‘Fixing’: Understanding Neuro-diversity with Dr Selina Warlow of The Nook
Jul 17 2025- Fitness & Health
- Last Updated on 30 July 2025
- Monica Costa
Navigating an autism or ADHD diagnosis can feel like entering a new world – one filled with uncertainty, questions, and the pressure to get everything “right”. But what if the key to moving forward is not rushing into action, but learning to listen, reflect, and reframe?
We spoke to Dr Selina Warlow, Clinical Psychologist and founder of The Nook Neurodevelopmental Clinic, a service specialising in private autism and ADHD assessments for children, young people, and adults from age 5 upwards. With clinics in South Kensington (Central London), Farnham (Surrey), and Summertown (Oxford), The Nook is founded on over a decade of experience in both NHS and private mental health services. Dr Warlow’s mission is clear: to provide thoughtful, evidence-based assessments and support that empower families from the very first step.
In this insightful and compassionate interview, Dr Warlow speaks openly about what a diagnosis really means, why parent education is as vital as therapy, and how small changes at home or school can lead to life-changing results. Whether you’re at the beginning of a diagnostic journey or supporting a neuro-divergent child day-to-day, her advice is practical, reassuring, and refreshingly honest.
Beyond the Label: The Nook Clinic’s Fresh Take on Autism and ADHD Support
Jul 14 2025- Fitness & Health
- Last Updated on 14 July 2025
- Monica Costa
The Nook Neurodevelopmental Clinic specialises in private autism and ADHD assessments for children, young people and adults from 5 years upwards. We operate from clinics in South Kensington in Central London, as well as Farnham Surrey and Summertown in Oxford.
The Nook Clinic was set up by Dr Selina Warlow (Clinical Psychologist) who has over 10 years’ experience working in mental health services. Dr Warlow has worked in both the NHS and The Priory and wanted to set up a private neurodevelopmental service to provide both assessment and support for children, young people, and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
