Give a hoot !
As a former Deputy Head teacher I just love this little poster from The Reading Kingdom so make a committment today as the New School Term begins here in the UK to get involved in your child’s learning !
Tag: Parenting
Shiny New Shoes – How to Prepare Yourself (And Your Child) For The New School Term
Today I’m delighted to have my article Shiny New Shoes – How to Prepare Yourself (And Your Child) For Their New School! published on a new site called Kids Tree. KidsTree is an online directory designed to help parents find activities, events and information for babies, children and young people from the ages of 0 […]
The Back To School Tips ~ Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled & SMILING First Thing In The Morning
Morning Routines: Simple Strategies To Get Out The Door Faster, Less Frazzled And Smiling First Thing In The Morning Children thrive when they know what to expect and what they have to do. Implementing a morning routine will make them feel secure and prepared for the day ahead. Even more importantly, it will make your […]
Something to make you laugh – love these twins !
“Why aren’t you starting a family yet?
Here’s my advice in FERTILITY ROAD a glossy, lifestyle-themed magazine designed to address the key issues surrounding female and male fertility, presented in a style and tone that is a world away from the stuffy, science-based material that dominates much of this subject area How can you best fend off well-meaning family, friends or even […]
Quick Tips
Quick Tip If children feel ignored, they need to be taught that there are positive ways to ask for attention ~ that fighting with a sibling is not the way to be noticed. Click here to buy my Parenting Made Easy Book
One small step for man – one giant leap for mankind.
I had just turned 9 years old when we sat as a family transfixed watching the first man to step onto the moon on 20th July 1969. Neil was the product of an era that dreamed of reaching for the stars and inspired the generations of astronauts that followed him. He was a modest […]
The Ultimate Housekeeping Tip !
Tesco launches sweeter broccoli to persuade children to eat greens but is it a good idea?
Don’t you just love coincidences ! I was just reading my text message telling me that Tesco would be delivering my groceries in an hour when BBC Radio Coventry asked me to talk about Tesco’s new sweeter broccoli to encourage kids to eat it ! Convincing your children to eat their greens isn’t always easy is […]
Dog walking, new friends and happy conversations
I’m a dog lover – as we have three lovely dogs Barney who will be 18 in a couple of weeks, Paddy who’s 8 and Freddie who is 2. They are great fun and have built up wonderful memories for us all – to when they all first arrived over the years, to the silly […]
Playing with guns – what are your thoughts?
Today I read an interesting blog on a qualified carer and educator blog called Auntie Annie’s Childcare on Playing with guns. As a teacher it was always a difficult one – as a Mum it was an easy one – I didn’t let my son Will make guns or play with guns or play any video […]
‘Ooh that’s lovely’ – what to make of your children’s drawings.
As a former Deputy Head teacher and class teacher for over 22 years I read with interest this article about what we can learn from children’s drawings http://psychohawks.wordpress.com/2010/02/21/childrens-drawings-what-can-we-learn-from-them/
Spanish Family Life
I’m on holiday in Spain at the moment with my daughter visiting a friend who lives in Altea. It’s glorious and I’m always struck by the relaxed family ethos of growing up in Spain . One of the things which attracts so many people to this country is the Spanish lifestyle which is so […]
The Needy Parent Test
I’ve recently separated from my husband and I’m very aware that my kids keep checking in on me to see if ‘I’m alright’ when they staying over at friends, or out for long days, which is really sweet of them but unnecessary as I’m fine filling my days with my work or watching the Olympics […]
I’d be soooo thrilled if you could vote for me !
I am delighted to say that I have been nominated for the ‘Most Inspirational Coach /Therapist’ in the WhatsOn4Me 2012 Awards ! I’d be so thrilled if you could vote for me – it takes 2 minutes….. honestly ! Here’s the link http://www.whatson4me.co.uk/award-votes-2012.asp and THANK YOU ps you couldn’t ask your friends to do the […]