A journal of parenting thoughts, ideas and tips. This is real parenting. Good Parenting made simple.
I started primary school on my fifth birthday and middle school (as we had back then) on my tenth. Being a fairly classic Virgo, I think the potential disappointment of my birthdays falling on such days was cancelled out by the fact of a brand new pencil case filled with beautiful pens.
Read MoreNeurodivergent children can have very different experiences of school. Some may love it or least aspects of it. Others may find all of it extremely difficult. But what can be very common amongst many, particularly children who are Autistic, is that transitioning between school years or starting a new school can be incredibly challenging.
Read MoreAn action-packed summer. A low-key summer. A “90s summer”. Sun, sea and sand. Kids camps. Park trips. Running errands with kids in tow.
A summer of juggling work, childcare and children asking for snacks whilst typing at your laptop.
Read MoreA thought occurred to me the other day as I stumbled across a video of a marriage proposal on Instagram (as you do). It involved a flash mob with singing and dancing, as onlookers filmed the scene with tears in their eyes
Read MoreMany years ago, I did my first parenting course and had some parent coaching sessions. When I mentioned this to others, I was sometimes met with confused facial expressions and questions.
Read MoreThe last few weeks have reminded me just how much we all need to call on the expertise of others in all areas of our life, if we want to reach our potential.
Read MoreDo you despair about smart phones at the dinner table, late night texting and use of chat rooms, interrupted sleep patterns and children unable to stop gaming.
Read MoreLike anything to do with parenting, there never has been a one size fits all formula, but the one thing I do know, is the person who is closest to their child is in the best position to judge the impact of excessive use and social media.
Read MoreYou can't do kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it may be too late.
Please be kind to each other.
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