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The final week before half term was fairly uneventful at school, helped by it being a short week. N did come home from school struggling with a sore throat and cough on Wednesday, falling asleep by 6.15pm on the sofa….
Reading an article recently on the damage that can be done when forcing children to hug people against their will, made me think about what we did as kids and now with N. Is encouraging hugging children really that bad?…
Another week of school under their wings, and soon to be rolling into half term. This week held lots of interest for N – lots of new things and interesting additions. Spellings realisation This week I wasn’t expecting great things…
After a week’s break (I didn’t have much to write last week, and it was a blogging conference weekend) we’re back for School Days. Space buggies craft The topic N’s class are doing has been around space this term. They’ve…
As soon as children start school, the birthday invitations begin. They always seem to come in clusters as well, starting at larger parties, then gradually as children move through the school, they get smaller. It’s hard deciding what to buy…
I’m a day late with School Days this week – thanks to a busy weekend up in Manchester at Blog on Xmas conference. It was great fun although I have to admit my head is painful now due not drinking…
How to cope at the school gate when you’re a working mum. Tips to make you feel more included and welcoming to other parents
Week 2 of the school term is done and things are still going pretty well. Ok, so it’s still hard to get N to do his reading (we now have a sheep deal, but he already missed one day!), but…
Whenever I hear parents at the start and end of school term worried about how tired and grouchy their children are, I think I’m relieved and pleased that so far N doesn’t show these traits. I’ve certainly lucked out with…
Parenting advice seems to say to avoid negotiating with kids. I’m not sure I agree. We have a lot of negotiations in our house. Ever since N has grasped the fact that he might be able to get something following…
The first week of term is complete and it’s been a good one here so far. Hopefully your children have had a good week too, and those new to school are enjoying it and settling in well. This is the…
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