We are so proud to celebrate our 30 year anniversary and we wanted you to give back to our community by organising an exciting charity event for the Dispensaire Francais, the only medical charity for the French community in the UK.

When: 15th of May from 6:30pm

Where: Cafe Royal Hotel, Piccadilly

How can you contribute?

• • Ticket: Join us for our event where you will be able to enjoy delicious canapes throughout the evening, a lovely clarinet and piano concert and go home with a generous goodie bag. Get your ticket for our charity event here 
  • Raffle: From only £6, you can help this cause and also win gorgeous prizes ranging from £50 to £3000!!! Get your raffle tickets here 

• Silent Online Auction: From a holiday to the Saint Barts to tickets for the US Open, you will find exquisite prizes, discover them here.
• Make a donation directly here 100% of the proceeds goes to the Dispensaire Français.

We hope to see you all there, thank you for being part of our journey!

January 2024: 7 tips for balancing family life and personal needs as a young parent.

Parenthood, an exciting but demanding adventure, requires young parents to juggle family responsibilities with their personal needs. You want to do the best you can without forgetting yourself, and that’s not always easy.
However, with a thoughtful approach, it’s possible to create a balance that promotes both family and individual well-being. Let’s explore together, through various aspects of daily life, 7 practical tips you can incorporate into your daily routine to achieve a healthy, serene balance.

Set priorities and define realistic goals
Your family is unique! Before setting priorities, take a step back and think about your core values as a family. Think about what’s important to you, your couple and your family. This will provide the basis for setting realistic, achievable goals. In coaching, we often work on values in the first few sessions, and life coaching can help clarify these values and guide you in setting goals aligned with them.

Open communication and shared responsibility
That famous communication without which nothing is possible! We all have expectations and needs. The best thing is to talk about them! The idea is to consider whether these expectations reflect a fundamental need or a more or less realistic image of family life, for example.
Cultivate open communication by using effective communication techniques such as active listening, validation and non-violent communication. Express your needs clearly: your partner can’t always guess or anticipate them!

In coaching, the idea is to understand and define your expectations and needs, and to learn how to communicate them to your life partner. For example, communicating the fair sharing of responsibilities by identifying each partner’s individual strengths and weaknesses.

Time management and organization
This is often the problem: we don’t have time to do everything in our day or week. How can we lighten the load without feeling guilty? The idea is to identify essential activities and eliminate those that don’t contribute to your goals. Again, if you’re doing too much for your partner, you’re going to feel frustrated or angry. A life coach can help you create a realistic action plan and prioritize your activities according to your family values and personal needs. Not everything is essential at the same time!

Taking care of yourself to better take care of others
We’re more available to others when we feel good! That goes without saying, but what can you do when you’re under pressure? Putting yourself first is not selfish. Integrate self-care activities into your daily routine. A life coach can work with you to identify wellness practices suited to your lifestyle and help you integrate these beneficial habits into your busy schedule. 5 to 15 minutes of self-care every day can be enough to improve our well-being.

Creating quality family moments
Opt for quality rather than quantity. You can’t do everything perfectly, or do everything at all. So even if you only have 20 minutes to play with your children before dinner, it’s better than nothing. The idea is to be 100% present during this rare and privileged moment. That means no phones or other distractions! A life coach can guide you in creating meaningful family experiences with an emphasis on mindfulness and presence in the present moment.

Managing stress and coping with challenges
What impact does stress have on your emotions and your relationships with family members? Before coming home in the evening, or before the stressful morning or evening with the kids, visualize the ideal situation for you. It’s not easy, I know! Use stress management techniques such as deep breathing and visualization on a daily basis as a young parent. Also communicate with each other. If one of you has more energy, he or she can take over to give the other parent a break. You’re a team! A life coach can teach you personalized strategies to strengthen your resilience in the face of daily stress.

Social support and networking
Social connection is vital if you are not to feel isolated with young children. There are groups for young parents, or groups for one of your not-so-example hobbies. Identify and strengthen your support network by developing meaningful relationships. A life coach can encourage you to seek out local support groups and make connections that encourage the sharing of experiences and advice. Be daring! You’re not alone in feeling helpless

Conclusion
I’m sure you’re already practicing many of these tips. The idea is to become aware of what could be improved and also to gain confidence in yourself and your parenting couple.

Finding the balance between your family life and your personal needs as a young parent is a challenge you can overcome. By integrating these life coaching practices into your daily life, you can develop essential skills to successfully navigate parenthood while preserving your well-being.

Book an appointment with Mrs Zeitoun here

Discover our article with Français à Londres, here  or in English below here:

Aesthetic Medicine in London – What Medicare Français has to offer

Aesthetic medicine, once seen as a luxury, has become more accessible thanks to technological advances. In London, Medicare Français is at the forefront of this revolution.

Aesthetic treatments have always been seen as a luxury reserved for the elite. However, with the advent of modern technology and greater accessibility, they are now within everyone’s reach. Medicare Français, aware of this trend, offers a full range of aesthetic treatments using state-of-the-art technology to meet the needs of its patients.

Face: Recover youthful, radiant skin

• Wrinkles
  Who hasn’t dreamed of regaining smooth, blemish-free skin? Thanks to treatments such as Botox, Skin Genesis and the ever-popular “facial vampire” (PRP treatment), it’s now possible to rejuvenate the skin by stimulating collagen production. Whether you want to treat your whole face or specific areas like dark circles or wrinkles around the mouth, Medicare Français has the solution.
• Dull or uneven skin
  The sun, although beneficial in small doses, can leave unwanted marks on our skin. Skin Genesis non-invasive laser treatment is your ally in reducing scars, brown spots and other skin imperfections.
• Hair loss
  Hair loss is a common problem that many people seek to combat. The natural and effective PRP treatment is a promising solution. After a simple blood sample, the specialist proceeds with the treatment to revitalize the scalp.

Body : Redefine your silhouette

• Toning and Cellulite
  BBL’s non-invasive treatment, combining infrared, ultrasound, radio frequency and vacuum, is specially designed to target and treat problem areas such as the arms, stomach or saddlebags.
• Stretch marks
  Whether due to weight variations or other factors, stretch marks are often a source of discomfort. Thanks to Skin Genesis laser treatment, they can be considerably reduced.
• Varicose veins
  To reduce the appearance of varicose veins, there’s nothing like a few Skin Genesis laser sessions. To prevent them, opt for pressotherapy.

Water retention, heavy legs, blood and lymph circulation

The Zemit machine is your best ally for effective lymphatic drainage, helping to evacuate excess water from the body.

Laser hair removal : For permanently soft skin

Whether for the face or the body, laser hair removal is the ideal solution for getting rid of unwanted hair. Gentlemen, this technique is not just for women! It can be used to redefine beards or prevent pilonidal cysts.

Weight loss: Tailor-made support

Feeling good about yourself is essential for your self-confidence. For those who wish to lose weight without following a draconian diet, Medicare Français offers the services of an expert nutritionist. He or she will suggest a nutritional program tailored to your needs, without deprivation, to achieve your goals in a healthy and sustainable way.

Medicare Français, with its range of cutting-edge aesthetic treatments, sets the benchmark for aesthetic care in London. Whether you’re looking to rejuvenate your face, redefine your figure or benefit from sound nutritional advice, a team of dedicated professionals is here to support you on your journey to wellness.

Book now for your initial consultation here

Back to school: who to consult for a healthy return to school?

Discover our article with Le Petit Journal, here

Nutrition: between health and pleasure, it is not necessary to choose.

Discover Francine Joyce, nutritionist’s latest Français à Londres’ article here

Discover Hynobirthing with Pauline Fetu, midwife, here

Discover Graphotherapy

What is graphotherapy?
Graphotherapy is the rehabilitation of the writing gesture

For whom?
It is aimed at children and adolescents. It is never too late to reconcile with her writing

When to consult and why?

• Unreadable writing
• A slow writing (non-automatization of the gesture of writing)
• A bad hold of the pen
• Pain in fingers, hand or shoulder
• A lack of care, poor notebooks
• Anxiety or refusal to write
• Difficulties following an accident or illness
• Difficulties in finding a good position, especially for left-handed
• A transition from scriptwriting (English) to cursive writing (French)
• Difficulties in learning to write in case of premature or handicap: in the apprehension of letters, their sense of layout, their proportions, their mode of liaison, etc.

Goal:
Rediscover the pleasure of writing and obtain effective writing, that is, legible, painless and fast (in line with the expectations of the age group)

Book an appointment with Alexia Commaret, graphotherapist here

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