Have you ever stopped to think what the world looks like from your child’s point of view? We love to share a child’s sense of fun when they are playing real or imaginary games. We love their sense of curiosity, although we often run out of answers to the question why? Thank goodness for the […]
Halloween and Bonfire Night – Have Fun but Stay Safe.
Do you share your child’s excitement and enthusiasm for Halloween and Bonfire Night or are you finding that both occasions challenge your deepest fears about their safety? I have spoken to many Parents like you this week and I am sure you’ll not be surprised to know that many are feeling anxious about the safety […]
Parents, are you adding Unnecessary Pressure to your Child?
“Parents are damaging their children by wanting to live precariously through their achievements and by adding unnecessary pressures in their academic and extra curricular activities” This is a quote from Mr David Hanson the Chief Executive of the Independent Association of Prep Schools which I am sure will be invoking a strong reaction from you […]
Dear Dad, I can help.
Dear Dad, Are you a widowed Father who suddenly found himself with sole responsibility for your children? Or are you a Father going through a divorce who is worrying that the divorce will affect your relationship with your children? Dad I want you to know that I believe Fathers are equally as important as Mothers […]
Excess Screen Time contributes to Poor GCSE Results
Many years ago when I was teaching mathematics we were both excited and a little anxious to be given a BBC computer for our classrooms! That thought is almost laughable now. Who would have imagined that in less than 25 years we would be at a point where every child not only has their own […]
How to make the Move to Secondary School Less Stressful for You and Your child
Have you started to think about your children going back to school yet? May be you are fed up of hearing the phrase ” I’m bored” and so you are counting the days or may be you have suddenly realised there is only a couple of weeks to go and there seems to be so […]
Anger is not a Bad Emotion!
When I was a young girl I can remember getting into a fight with another girl at my school. I know those of you who know me may be quite shocked but in my defence I must tell you I am the daughter of a redhead! Back to my story. I remember vividly how this […]
A Declutter Revelation from my Divorce.
I have realised that on both occasions this year when I felt desperately sad because of the loss of one of my horses I suddenly felt a strong desire to declutter my home!! Now to be honest I am not a huge hoarder so it is not a stressful process for me but it did […]
Mum, are you Feeling Guilty that you cannot Perfect that Work/Life Balance?
Are you struggling to achieve that perfect Work/Life Balance? Do you believe that if you could just get the Balance right life would be so much easier? And then may be, just may be, you wouldn’t feel so guilty about not being with your children when you are at work and nor would you feel […]
Is 34 minutes of Family Time each day enough?
According to the Daily Mail, a survey completed for Highland Spring revealed that on a week day families spend an average of 34 minutes together!!! So what does a week day look like in your home? What is the morning routine like in your house? Do you start your day peacefully sharing breakfast around the […]