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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
The truth behind being a Mum November 2, 2015August 26, 201918 Comments When it comes to how best to parent, what is ‘the truth’? Continue reading →
Philosophy. For Parents… October 26, 2015August 19, 20194 Comments …because we’ve all got time for that, right? Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
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. Continue reading →
“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. Continue reading →
School run? Unready. February 22, 2015August 19, 20193 Comments It’s time for the school run. <gulps> Continue reading →