Astonished. Really, I am. Apparently 42 per cent of people* think women should have paid leave every month during their period. (*Not a controlled and scientific survey, but the result from the nutsometer that is the This Morning Twitter vote. But still…)The idea came about because Gedis Grudzinskas, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology, thinks it will boost […]
Middle-age: the nightmare no one warned me about
Taming the Tiger Parent by Tanith Carey
The other Friday evening I drove 34 miles between the end of school and, eventually, gin o’clock. It was all on the account of my kids and their various activities. While unusual for me – I know lots of parents who cheerfully chauffeur their darlings round the county: football, dancing, Kumon, drama, swimming, athletics, chess, rugby, […]
Mo and Roxy Razzaq: RBS – Finding Scotland’s Real Heroes 2014
When is a corner shop not a corner shop? When it’s an award-winning pillar of the community. Good neighbours: Not Kylie and Jason but Mo and Roxy, with their award. (Pic STV) Last month, Scotland got to know Mo and Roxy Razzaq when they won the Community Champion category at the RBS: Finding Scotland’s […]
Maw’s Mafia: RBS – Finding Scotland’s Real Heroes
Marvellous mothers: Maw’s Mafia with Bill Paterson after receiving their award (Pic: STV) “Take care.” How often to people carelessly say it by way of goodbye? And it’s always struck me as totally unnecessary because who doesn’t take care of themselves, avoiding runaway buses, war-torn nations or tightrope walking?“Give care.” Now, that’s a totally different […]