Embrace Your Season
Time flies whether it's fun or not
Life is a blur. It flies past at a dizzy rate and before you know where you are, your...
Parents vs Teachers
I was sitting in a meeting with a group of teachers that were discussing issues that they feel they are facing within the classroom,...
Does your compassion move you?
Life Happens
Life is wonderful. It can also be incredibly hard. From one day to the next you never know what’s around the corner and...
The importance of playtime for children
As a parent and as a drama teacher, I have noticed how unscheduled play has taken a bit of a backseat. Children are expected...
What do our children really need from us?
Parenting children can feel like you're on a roller coaster ride that never ends. One minute you're up and everything is great and fun,...
What Matters Most At Christmas?
I did all my Christmas shopping before the start of December this year – that’s a first. Then, much to the delight of our...
You’re such a snob!
I’m a coffee snob. When it comes to coffee it should be properly ground black coffee – no sugar.
Maybe it’s your favourite brand of...
Why do toddlers need boundaries?
At the moment I am raising a very outspoken, confident, strong-willed toddler. On one hand it is so amazing because he is so confident...
Manners Matter
Manners Maketh the (little) Man
There is something incredibly satisfying as a parent when you hear your child being well mannered. A well-behaved and courteous...
Charisma and character
The England football team no longer have a manager. Sam Allardyce resigned this week after only 67 days and one match in charge. His...