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In Praise of the Great British Panto

December 1, 2015August 19, 20195 Comments

It’s not that the Am Dram performance of Cinderella was bad. It’s just that the appearance of small children dressed as traffic cones was perplexing.

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When we don’t have the words we still need to talk. Especially to our children.

November 16, 2015December 9, 20176 Comments

Mumsnet  asked if I would write a guest post about the Paris attacks. I thought I didn’t have the words. I decided it was important to try to find them.

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The truth behind being a Mum

November 2, 2015August 26, 201918 Comments

When it comes to how best to parent, what is ‘the truth’?

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Philosophy. For Parents…

October 26, 2015August 19, 20194 Comments

…because we’ve all got time for that, right?

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As my kids take small steps into the big wide world, should I step away from social media?

September 10, 2015August 19, 20192 Comments

I’m starting to wonder about the impact the status update, the ‘likes’ and the shares might have on my kids. I’m wondering what you think, too.

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4am thoughts on the little boy’s birthday

August 28, 2015August 19, 20191 Comment

It’s not sugar crafting and gift wrapping that woke me up with that anxiety that creeps in if you wake between 3 and 5. It’s something else.

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Nearly Get Crushed By A Falling Apple Tree…

August 14, 2015August 19, 20191 Comment

…and other cheap and cheerful ways to keep the kids amused during the holidays.

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The Naked Rambler’s Brother Installed Our Staircase, and other small steps towards understanding attitudes to nudity

June 12, 2015August 19, 20198 Comments

The naked rambler’s brother installed our staircase. He was fully clothed when he did it. Public nudity is not a family trait. Continue reading →

We’re Not Bored Son, We’re Buffering

June 2, 2015August 19, 20196 Comments

It’s not just the tech that is buffering around here.

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“New Survey Reveals Link Between Half-Baked Advice and Parents Feeling Annoyed”, says Expert.

March 19, 2015August 19, 20199 Comments

A long-term study has pointed to a link between half-baked surveys, and mothers feeling generally irked.

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School run? Unready.

February 22, 2015August 19, 20193 Comments

It’s time for the school run. <gulps>

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