Children’s Art: Chuck or Cherish?
The first time crayon touches paper is sacred. What could be more precious than your child’s first work of art? But what about their…
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This *@&% Just Got Real-Er: The Move To Key Stage 2
Starting school is fraught with its own difficulties, but moving to Key Stage 2 has felt almost worse. Settling in time is over and…
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A Mother’s Internal Dialogue On Dropping Her Child At School For The First Time
Where is he? Has he gone in OK? Get out of the way, you other child! I’m trying to get my last glimpse before he…
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It’s The Most Stressful Day Of The Holiday – Or Is It?
Today, August 20th, has been crowned the most stressful of the school holidays. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Follow my tips…
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Fart: 10 Signs Your Child Has an Older Sibling
Younger siblings get a raw deal: less attention, second-hand clothes, toys with bits missing…But in some respects they’re way ahead of the game –…
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Tips and Tricks For Getting Ready For School, With M&S
Being organised is boring. Is what I’ve always felt. But with two children at school and one now at pre-school, organization is not an…
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How Having Children Is Like Being On Hold
Mind-numbing, irritating, intermittent bursts of hope and ultimate joy – sometimes parenting is a bit like being on hold. The Seven Stages Of Being…
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The Child Who Froze On The Starting Line
Sports Day. Scene of competitive parenting across the land. We tell our children it’s the taking part that counts, but don’t we secretly want…
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Toddler vs Mum Behaviour: Spot the Difference?
Toddlers get a bad rap. I’ve always thought this. They’re accused of all sorts of behaviours, and sure enough, I have watched them unfold…
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Parenting Styles: Are You Sink-Based Or Sofa-Based?
Roll over Tiger Mother and Helicopter Parent! Step aside Gina Ford and Earth Mother! There’s a new parenting classification system in town: Sink-Based and Sofa-Based.
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