I talk frequently about my desire to bring my daughter up to be a strong, confident young woman, and the role I play in encouraging that. Gender equality is so important to us but recently I’ve felt the need to remind people that it isn’t just girls who face being stereotyped. Our boys matter too.
Continue readingMy mum and I are like chalk and cheese. Or so I always thought.
There are certainly obvious differences. I wear my heart on my sleeve and cry easily. My mum is more reserved. I love children and babies. My mum prefers dogs. I am unorganised and scatty. My mum loves to plan and regularly chastises me for not writing important things on my calendar! I want to travel the world whereas my mum is more of a home bird. I have always assumed I’m more like my dad, both in looks and personality.
And then I had kids.
Continue readingDunham Massey National Trust is a fantastic place to visit as a family. A deer park, mansion and beautiful gardens, what more could you ask for? This is our honest Dunham Massey National Trust review.
Continue readingIt’s so easy to let anger and misery take over when something bad happens. As an example to my children I’m trying to focus on the positives, and always look for the helpers.
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