Rainbows. A poem

June 14, 2016August 19, 20191 Comment

A poem about why we need to change how we look at things when we would like to see a rainbow.

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Bowie for Boys: Advice for Little Starmen everywhere

January 11, 2016August 19, 20199 Comments

The 7 year old was stunned. The 5 year old was visibly upset. The 4 year old burst into a rousing rendition of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star when they heard that their hero the Starman had died. Here are a few things that Bowie can teach my boys: 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’?

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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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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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School run? Unready.

February 22, 2015August 19, 20193 Comments

It’s time for the school run. <gulps>

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How Can I Be Charlie?

January 20, 2015August 19, 20197 Comments

I don’t want to be scared. I want to be Charlie.

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I am the tree. The tree is me.

November 20, 2014August 26, 20194 Comments

Cogito Ergo Mum

I thinK Therefore I'm Mam

Category: Philosophy

Rainbows. A poem

A poem about why we need to change how we look at things when we would like to see a rainbow.

Bowie for Boys: Advice for Little Starmen everywhere

The 7 year old was stunned. The 5 year old was visibly upset. The 4 year old burst into a rousing rendition of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star when they heard that their hero the Starman had died. Here are a few things that Bowie can teach my boys: Continue reading →

The truth behind being a Mum

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

Philosophy. For Parents…

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

4am thoughts on the little boy’s birthday

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.

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

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

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

School run? Unready.

It’s time for the school run. <gulps>

How Can I Be Charlie?

I don’t want to be scared. I want to be Charlie.

I am the tree. The tree is me.

Sometimes as a parent, with all the advice, and opinion flung at you, you can feel a little like a leaf on the autumn breeze.

Perhaps that’s why, when parenting, it’s important that we don’t forget our roots. Continue reading →