This boy says no to Disney films
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…
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Signs of spring – my joys of spring
I’ve shared previously what I love about autumn and winter, but spring seems to make everything hopeful. Instagram goes mad for it, people shake off their coats (we hope) and get thinking about summer. So here’s my take on the…
Conversation starters for kids – how to get yours to talk about their day
I love having a chatty son. N loves to talk (I wonder where he gets that from), although he does pick his moments. Sometimes he’ll be quiet and focused, other times he’ll whitter on about nothing. Sometimes I tune it…
Do parents gain patience for driving after children
I remember a friend telling me that having children makes you a lot more patient. I’d say I’ve definitely chilled out with regards to being less strict than I expected I’d be. But I don’t think my patience has improved….
Should you use or lose your guilty pleasures?
Hands up. I admit it. I have guilty pleasures. Some of which are secret guilty habits. And truthfully, some of them I don’t feel guilty about at all. Some might call them vices, and I guess if you think of…
Why you should tell off other people’s children
People seem to feel very strongly one way or the other about telling off other people’s children. From what I’ve seen, it’s often from parents who’re incensed that someone has told off their child in front of them, or that…
Winter wonderland – what makes winter so special?
The temperature’s due to drop here this evening, and being out in the countryside we do tend to see some of the colder temperatures in our region. We’re also just getting the advent calendar ready so that means we’re out…
Do you let your children watch the news?
N may only be 5, but he likes watching the news. Not the children’s news, Newsround. But, proper news programmes. Usually the BBC because that’s what the OH watches when he’s back in the evenings. And occasionally our local news…
Is homework for primary age children a good thing?
Before N started school I was pretty much against homework at primary school. I didn’t recall doing any during my primary years, and really didn’t feel like I did much at secondary either despite being a bit of a swot….
8 signs you’re growing up
When I was a child, I didn’t really see myself as growing up. And I don’t think there was a particular age I thought of as being grown up. Maybe on leaving university. Or getting married. Or having children. As I…
Talkative kids and conversation tangents
N is a really talkative child. I wonder where he gets that from? Clue…it’s not the OH. But to find out information or to have a decent chat he’s got to be in the mood or in the right situation,…