My mum always said make the most of the little things. If you can think of the small pleasures and things that make you smile, you’ll always be able to see some positives even during hard times. I’d agree with…
Well, we’ve reached the end of 2020 (nearly), and I’m not sure we can breathe that sigh of relief quite yet. It’ll be a never forgotten year in history, and one that I’m sure we all wish was long gone…
When I was younger I always joked I’d be a Victor Meldrew (or maybe Victoria) when I was older. I find a lot of things that irritate me, but this seems to be increasing as I get older. This, even…
You might have seen in the news this week about politicians saying that children should be learning more before they start school. Obviously the media exaggerated it, but essentially it sounds like they’re saying children should be know their phonics…
I’ve always been a big fan of dance movies and musicals. Having danced from the age of four up to 16, and then returning to dance from age 27 until now, I couldn’t really avoid musical films or stage shows….
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…
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…
Sometimes you get moments in life which make you wonder why they happen. Then you get angry about it, moan and have a rant (ok, maybe that’s just me). Then you spend time wondering if you’ve reverted back to school…
I’m sure it was the same when we were children, but there’s certain kids tv shows that adults hate. I suppose children do watch a lot more tv than when I was a child. Although my mum did moan about…
While it’s noticeable how much N loves his dad for certain things – bear hug cuddles, play fighting, going out and working on the farm, having a bath while his dad showers – motherhood is very different thanks to the…
One of the great things about children starting school is that you no longer have to answer every question they ask. I’m presuming the teachers get a lot of their questions too. But there’s also the mystery about what they…