One of the biggest reasons children struggle with maths in secondary school…

is weak fraction foundations.

It's that time again and we're fast approaching the exam season. It's also the time I get asked by many children,

“When am I ever going to use this in real life?”

And to be fair, sometimes they’re right.

But fractions is one of those topics where the answer is everywhere.

Fractions don’t just appear in exams.

They sit underneath huge parts of maths children meet later in secondary school:

- Decimals

- Percentages

- Ratios

- Algebra

If fractions aren’t properly understood in primary school, children often arrive in secondary school with weak maths foundations.

That’s when maths suddenly starts to feel confusing and overwhelming.

Over the years I’ve noticed something interesting.

Many children can complete fraction questions…

But often have no clue that

¾

0.75

75%

are simply the same value written in different ways.

When children see the connection, maths suddenly feels logical instead of heavy.

Which is why fractions is a topic that really needs to be learnt well while children are still in primary school - exams or not.

If you’re starting to think about exam preparation more broadly, feel free to reach out - I’m always happy to point parents in the right direction.

Because when the foundations are strong, everything built on top becomes easier.

I’ve created a short visual guide for parents explaining this clearly and simply.

If you have a child in Year 4, 5 or 6, this will be particularly useful.

If you’d like a copy, comment 'Fractions' and I’ll send it over.

#sats
#11+
#examprep
#theparentteacher

Career reality check:

No role.
No salary.
No title...

...is worth your mental health.

And yet, high performers cross that line every day.

Not because they’re careless.
But because they’re responsible.

Responsible for results.
For their team.
For their family.
For the income.
For keeping everything running.

But here’s the uncomfortable truth:

If you burn yourself out trying to carry it all…
everything drops anyway.

Sometimes the strategic move isn’t pushing harder.
It’s stepping back.

It might mean:
• Less status for a while
• Less income temporarily
• Fewer responsibilities
• A difficult conversation

Short term? Uncomfortable.
Long term? Often the only sustainable option.

You are not just a resource in your organization.
You are the foundation of your entire life.

And foundations need protecting.

Protecting your health isn’t weakness.
It’s intelligent leadership.

👉 If this resonates, consider how you’re protecting your energy - or reach out to explore strategies for sustainable performance.

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Intentional action builds success. Sustainable energy keeps it.

#sustainableperformance #leadershipenergy #burnoutprevention #highperformance #selfleadership #careerstrategy #workplacewellbeing

One mistake many parents make when preparing for the 11+. One mistake many parents make when preparing for the 11+.

One of the biggest misconceptions about the 11+ is that children can simply revise harder the way older students do.
Young children’s brains don’t learn that way.
Skills like vocabulary, reasoning and mathematical thinking develop gradually over time — which is why strong foundations matter far more than last-minute revision.

#theparentteacher
#sabinabashir
#11+
#parentingsupport

This Friday we gather again at Global Woman Club Los Angeles.

These mornings are never just about networking.

They are about stepping out of your routine for a few hours and being in a room with women who are building things, thinking bigger, and asking better questions about their lives and businesses.

Every event brings a different mix of conversations, ideas, and perspectives. You never know who you will meet or what insight might shift something for you.

If you feel like it is time to connect with other women who are growing and expanding, join us.

Global Woman Club Los Angeles – Mastermind & Networking
Friday, March 13th, 2026
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

📍 City Club LA
555 Flower St – 51st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Registration link in the comments.

See you on Friday.

Naomi Carmona Morshead

I had a conversation recently with someone who was questioning whether they were ready for the next step in their business.

They said something I hear very often.

“I just want to feel more confident first.”

I understood exactly what they meant because I remember thinking the same thing earlier in my life. I thought confidence was something that arrived before you did something new. Like a signal that meant you were finally ready.

But that is not how it actually works.

Most of the meaningful decisions I have made in my life did not come with confidence. They came with uncertainty. Sometimes even with fear.

Confidence came later.

This is something I see all the time in the work I do. People think they need to eliminate doubt before they move forward. In reality, doubt is often just the emotional reaction to stepping into something bigger than what you are used to.

Waiting for doubt to disappear usually means waiting forever.

Growth rarely feels comfortable in the beginning. But once you understand what your emotions are telling you, they stop being obstacles and start becoming information.

And that changes the way you move through life and business.

They know what they want.
They know how to get it.
And they know how to do it while having fun 😜

To all the #powerfulwomen out there doing the things, giving value and being amazing, may you never forget who you are.

Congratulations Female Fluence by Pearl Mashour for your book launch! 👏👏👏

🎉💕🩷
Monique Mannen Vikki Downey Natalia Jansen

They know what they want.
They know how to get it.
And they know how to do it while having fun 😜

To all the #powerfulwomen out there doing the things, giving value and being amazing, may you never forget who you are.

Congratulations Female Fluence by Pearl Mashour for your book launch! 👏👏👏

🎉💕🩷
Monique Mannen Vikki Downey Natalia Jansen

They know what they want.
They know how to get it.
And they know how to do it while having fun 😜

To all the #powerfulwomen out there doing the things, giving value and being amazing, may you never forget who you are.

Congratulations Female Fluence by Pearl Mashour for your book launch! 👏👏👏

🎉💕🩷
Monique Mannen Vikki Downey Natalia Jansen

They know what they want.
They know how to get it.
And they know how to do it while having fun 😜

To all the #powerfulwomen out there doing the things, giving value and being amazing, may you never forget who you are.

Congratulations Female Fluence by Pearl Mashour for your book launch! 👏👏👏

🎉💕🩷
Monique Mannen Vikki Downey Natalia Jansen

They know what they want.
They know how to get it.
And they know how to do it while having fun 😜

To all the #powerfulwomen out there doing the things, giving value and being amazing, may you never forget who you are.

Congratulations Female Fluence by Pearl Mashour for your book launch! 👏👏👏

🎉💕🩷
Monique Mannen Vikki Downey Natalia Jansen