N usually says he’s not a football fan. He’ll play in PE, but not at playtimes. He’ll play in the garden with his football obsessed cousin once they’ve got bored of tennis. But he did enjoy the live MK Dons match we went to watch even though he gets bored 5 minutes in when football…
16 different types of children at parties
We’ve been to a few children’s parties in the last few years, as well as having our own, and bringing different (especially young) children together who may not know each other, certainly brings out the different personalities and behaviours. I’ve seen children totally change from their normal selves to act in a totally different way…
Children at weddings – should they be invited
Children at weddings. It’s a topic that often crops up on parenting forums and in the media. But I don’t think I’ve ever read an article that’s riled me as much as this one ‘All weddings should be kid friendly’. Of course everyone has their own opinions. But that doesn’t mean they should judge people…
Friends – the rules for a 6 year old boy
Boys are a law unto themselves. N definitely knows his own mind and he’s gone through life so far, being easy going. So easy going about everything including friends. I find watching him develop and his friendships change really interesting. I so should have been an anthropologist watching people! He’s always got on well with…
From hoodies to crew necks – jumper fussiness
I always said that N was easy with clothes. He’s never wanted to choose his own clothes when we’re out shopping. Usually I just buy things I like and I think he’ll wear, and usually there’s no moaning about the clothes I put out for him. Unfortunately this winter N has turned fussy, in particular…
