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I’m not without a view or two! Here you will find all the posts written from my point of view. I’m passionate about equality and empowerment, not just for my daughter, but my sons too. I have written about mental health and the importance of open discussion. You will also find my views of parenting, both general mum life commentary and more specific to being a mother of three.
A family getaway doesn’t have to empty your bank account. Making awesome memories with your kids is really more about the fun times you share than how much money you spend. With a little smart planning and some clever tricks…
Continue readingIf you have a child in Year 5 or 6, you may already be hearing the phrase “11+” more often than you’d like. It can feel like a lot to take in at once, so let’s start with the basics….
Continue readingMost parents wait until there’s a problem to talk about peer pressure. By then, the conversation feels heavy, and children can sense they’re being warned rather than trusted. The better moment is earlier, when nothing is wrong and the topic…
Continue readingAsk a child how they feel and the answer is often a single word: good, bad, fine. Yet what sits underneath that word is rarely simple. A frustrated child and an anxious child might both say “bad”, but they need…
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