This week was the penultimate week of school for this year. N’s last but one week of being in year 2. It’s been an interesting week with injuries and then, dating in fun day which is his favourite day of the year. Here’s this week’s school Days. Playground injuries When I get home from work…
Judgements on not walking kids to school
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 clogging up the roads. But these seem to be getting more judgemental. And it’s winding…
Feeling guilty about lack of reading
When you’re pregnant your main wish for your child is that they’re healthy. The next wish is that you know what you’re doing and can cope with having a baby. And then a variety of different hopes. For me I didn’t want my child to struggle at school. Life is hard enough sometimes, adding in…
Working mums – how to cope at the school gate
When our kids start school, it’s not only daunting for the child. It can be scary for the parents too. How will they cope in the playground? What will the other mums be like? Will they end up standing on their own outside the cliques in the playground? As a working mum where you may…
School days – beginning of year 2
The first week of term is complete and it’s been a good one here so far. Hopefully your children have had a good week too, and those new to school are enjoying it and settling in well. This is the first School Days linky back after the summer so if you’ve got any school themed…
