How to deal with a death of an animal with kids
There’s been a lot of dying on N’s mind at the moment. From discussions about the war in Syria (anyone got any tips on how to talk to 5 year olds about it, feel free to let me know), to…
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Joining the tennis club and a clingy child
Ever since first playing tennis at school last year N has enjoyed the game. They have an external coach from a local club come in and do junior lessons for them, and after playing in the summer term, N was…
A child led evening of learning
Sometimes N really surprises me. But I’m glad he does. I’m always saying how I wish he’d be more eager to do his reading and to do some writing other than when teachers encourage him. I’m hoping Year 1 will…
Kiss the girls – pretty ones only
It’s started. N’s 5 years old and he’s already kissed a girl. I was surprised to say the least, but then I remember back to my first school days and a 5 year old called Brian who kissed me during…
Shoe laces – a big mistake
N’s feet have finally grown. His school shoes still fit ok but he needed new trainers which are always harder to buy. His insteps aren’t particularly high, he’s an F fitting, but velcro fastenings never seem long enough on trainers…
Children’s BMI checks – should kids have them annually?
This week there’s been a new report out and lots of media discussion around children and obesity, with the report recommending children’s BMI checks annually. This all ties in with discussions on sugar tax recommendations – in particular on sugary…
Things I want to train my son to do
Every parent wants to bring their children up to be the best that they can. Kind, caring, respectful, hard working, fun loving, fair and more. But I think being a mum (especially if you have a husband or partner who…
Making friends and making an effort at school
I’ve said before, N is quite oblivious to the whole making friends thing. I don’t know if it’s a boy thing or whether he’s just better at being friends with one person at a time. What I’ve always noticed, and…
Bogey Princesses
It seems N is now all about boys. He’s been talking recently about all girls being ‘bogey girls’ (including me, his aunt and other previously girl friends). And over the last couple of months he’s turned anti-princess. It started when…
School days – Macmillan Coffee Morning
Four weeks into school and the tiredness has kicked in for N. He had a huge nap yesterday which is pretty unheard of (I think he goes weeks and then has a mass catch up), but seems to have been…
Putting the world to rights – Master Bossy Boots
I have a really bossy child. Really I shouldn’t be surprised about this. For starters, people say I’m bossy. I’m not sure it’s bossiness, it’s more a need to get things organised and right, although I think I’ve got more…