Take me to Downing Street!

  I’m writing in my new ‘Becoming’ Michelle Obama Journal & it’s asked me to pick a proud moment in my life. It reminded me of this magic moment. On Friday the 4th of December, 2009, I was thrilled to be able to say to black cab driver at Victoria Station “Take me to 10 […]

Fancy Popping into ‘Boots’ for your FREE Vouchers For Parenting Classes?

I was delighted to have been invited to discuss parenting after the Riots at The House of Commons  and tonight I am on BBCRadio 5 Live discussing the governments answer as parents will be given £100 vouchers for lessons in how to handle their children in a Government bid to tackle a lack of family discipline. The free […]

Problem families face daily visits from officials !

I am being interviewed tonight on http://www.talkradioeurope.com/ discussing this news article. As you know,  I have been invited to the House of Commons in December to join a panel  to discuss the way forward after The Riots in England Problem families face daily visits from officials By Robert Winnett, Deputy Political Editor “More than 100,000 problem […]

Just WHY are kids in the UK SO UNHAPPY ……….. AGAIN ?

Four years ago I read the UNICEF report on why children in the UK were so unhappy, so un-cherished and so un -nurtured. I was so incensed by the Report  the last time, that  I stayed up until 2.30 am  to record a video called “A Nation Of Bad Parents”  trying to be part of […]

My latest letter from Downing Street ….. !!!!

OMG just been handed an envelope  marked with Downing Street  on the outside ….. thanking me for my Parenting Made Easy Toolbox …… it is being studied by the PM ! Wow – I’d love to deliver Parenting Made Easy Workshops using the 5 a day parenting checklist recommended by Centre Forum Think Tank throughout […]

Here’s another one for you Dad …. The House of Lords no less !

  The death of my dad over 5 years ago made me look back over our lives together and reflect on what I truly loved and respected about him. He made such a difference—not only in my life, but to all the people he met. He was charismatic, kind, compasionate and great fun to be […]