I have a tween boy
N might have been 8 year old for a month, but it was only last week that it clicked. I have a tween boy. When most people think of tweens they think of pre-teen girls, growing up far too early,…
Family life
Everything family oriented on bubbablue and me, parenting, milestones, children, growing up
Why you shouldn’t compare swimming levels and progress
Having children isn’t good for competitive people. Or perfectionists. Having children turns a lot of parents into competitive people, comparing their children against others. During the baby years you hear a lot of comparisons as the baby milestones are so…
Thoughts on parenting skills and following advice
I was 34 when I had N. Before then I didn’t think I wanted children, but then realised that I’d regret not trying and that there probably wouldn’t ever be a perfect time to know when you wanted children. Thankfully…
Tips for having a relaxed happy child
When I hear about the numbers of children nowadays, even primary age children, who’ve experienced anxiety, depression or other mental health problems, it makes you wonder what’s gone wrong with society. Why are so many people getting ill with so…
End Of January school days round up
Going back to school after Christmas seems like so long ago. We’re already racing towards to half term. It’s been a fairly good month school wise, although N has had some flat weeks. He isn’t impressed that he has to…
Superhero powers of mums – what makes mums so magic?
Lots of parents aren’t that confident about their parenting abilities, but I think we need to be celebrated more. Successful parenting is so subjective and can’t be compared. What works for one family won’t work for another, and most parents…
Let’s talk about children using public toilets alone
Now N is 8 years old and it’s the time when he can no longer normally go into ladies toilets or changing rooms. Given that most changing rooms say that 8 year olds and over have to go in their…
8th birthday interview
Another year’s passed and N has turned 8. He celebrated his birthday a bit before, with a trip to soft play with some friends. Unfortunately he had a horrible cold on his birthday, and was at school. He had his…
A playdate birthday party at soft play
It’s not quite N’s 8th birthday yet, but tennis matches, swimming and other events, meant we brought his birthday forward a bit. I’d left planning it a bit late – he mentioned going to the Riverside Hub for a party…
Kids birthday party ideas – at home and elsewhere
When I was a child, birthday parties were always held at home, until I was old enough just to take a couple of friends out for a meal or ice skating. Now few people hold parties at home once children…
End of December school days update
Better late than never here’s the end of December monthly school update on how things have been going. Obviously December is full of fun and Christmas themed events and it’s one of the times of year that N loves. Reading…