Reading Reflections from the Year: My Books for 2025
This is less a list and more a reflection. A look back at the books that shaped my year — slowing me down, inviting depth, and reconnecting me with reading and writing.
Tag: family life
I did slow down: slow days, scattered mind
This summer, I slowed down — on purpose. But with the quiet came chaos. In this post, I reflect on the summer slowdown mindset: what happens when you trade structure for spontaneity and stillness for scattered thoughts.
A Forced Stop
From BBQ pasta to old-school navigation, here’s what I learned from 12 hours without electricity—and why it may have been exactly what I needed.
AI-Powered Travel: From Choosing the Destination to Discovering Murals in Covilhã
In this episode of Try AI for Growth, Sara Vicente Barreto shares how AI transformed a surprise campervan trip to Serra da Estrela into an immersive, engaging, and culturally rich experience. From helping her choose the destination, planning logistics, and surfacing hidden murals to turning a simple walk into a storytelling adventure for her kids, AI proved to be the ultimate travel companion. Whether you’re looking for ways AI can enhance your trips or curious about how it can uncover cultural gems and history on the go, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration for your next journey.
Learning Together: Math Quizzes, Science Concepts and the Power of AI
In this episode of Try AI for Growth, Sara Vicente Barreto explores how AI tools, like the Khan Academy agent in ChatGPT, are transforming study time with her kids into a collaborative and exciting learning experience. From solving divisibility puzzles and practising math methods to summarizing tricky science concepts, Sara shares her real-life examples of using AI to simplify learning while fostering curiosity and creativity. Perfect for parents looking to explore new ways to engage with their kids’ education or anyone curious about how AI can support learning at home.
Try AI for Growth
Try AI for Growth” is a podcast that explores fun, practical, and surprising ways to integrate artificial intelligence into your
The Perfect Family Holiday
Paradise destination, gorgeous weather in low season, enjoyable water and land activities, swimming with dolphins, snorkelling in green turquoise water,
What I did not know at 23 years old…
20 years ago, I was turning 23, moving to the UK, starting my job at Morgan Stanley, living on my
1 month into a new life
I left the office a month ago and look back in awe at how fast time has gone by. I
Mindful driving and the power of boredom
I found myself present in my last long drive. At times bored and wondering if I should speed to just
10 Years of Motherhood
Last week it was my 10 year anniversary of becoming a mother. One of the few things in the world
Role modelling imperfection
Once, in one of those crazy days in lockdown, I thought I had an opening for Little Girl C. to
Why I love Football
You may find it hard to believe, but I was committed to this topic whatever the result of the game
My Baby Girl is 9
As Little Girl C turned 9, I think I was faced with my deepest moment of nostalgia and ageing since
Holiday Time – Reset
Last week, we went on holiday. A real holiday. Flights, bags, hotel and no covid tests. Like in the old