After 2 years, Covid finally caught up with us. Well, caught N. Before he got it, I hadn’t really thought about how we’d cope with it, especially in caring for a child with Covid, but also trying to avoid catching…
For the majority of us parents, we didn’t sign up to remote learning. It’s something that has to be done for most parents and children at the moment, and it’s not all been bad. We know we’re lucky compared to…
Not many people want to be at home. We’re lucky in that we’re not a vulnerable person, the OH still needs to work as a farmer with animals to feed and fields to tend. I’m able to work from home…
I don’t think there’s many places in the world that haven’t been touched by Covid 19, the Coronavirus pandemic which is still rising and spreading. Thankfully China is coming out the other side, and cases were slowing (until today) in…
To one of my favourite posts of the year, a chance to reread old posts, reminisce and enjoy reminding myself of everything we’ve done over 2018. In blog format. January The start of the year meant N turned 7, and…
With everyone talking about the increase in obesity amongst children, it’s not unusual to read articles about children no longer walking to school. Or comments on social media about parents driving their children right up to the school gates and…
For those of you used to snow (and lots of it) and cold each year, you probably look at us Brits and laugh at our inability to cope when a harsh winter hits. But we’ve just got through the 2nd…
A siblings relationship isn’t always perfect. Brothers and sisters fight, the competitive spirit comes out and often parents despair. And there doesn’t seem to be much written about the sibling relationship. If you ask around friends there’s not always a pattern…
I am partial to watching the occasional Disney films. Back in our 6th form we used to watch Beauty and the Beast quite frequently – it was one of 5 videos we had in our girls house. And the classics…
When I was a child, only children were a mystery to me. I thought I didn’t really know any. Because all my friends were mostly 1 of 2 children, with the occasional 4 thrown in. But it wasn’t until secondary…
I think it’s key for children to get broader life experiences and not just stay at home. It’s not always easy to persuade them. Here’s our Blenheim trip
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