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What to do if your child doesn’t enjoy school

November 2, 2021 By Ellen

It’s not unusual for a bit of grumpiness in the morning and the occasional attempt to wriggle out of going to school but might be something to be concerned about if it’s becoming a habit. We have teamed up with a prep school in Hampton to share tips on what to do if your child […]

Telephone sales people your calling is leaving me cold

October 20, 2011 By Ellen

Hot rage about cold callers I should start with a disclaimer: I once had a job selling over the phone. While I was a student I had to persuade people to get the Press and Journal delivered and as a reward they would get a free pen or clock. Not the toughest sell, but I […]

9/11 shines some light on Asperger Syndrome

September 9, 2011 By Ellen

This morning Boy One said: “I don’t understand what all the fuss about the 9/11 thing is all about, mum.” Being quite affected by the coverage and my memories, I was somewhat taken about. How can he seem so careless about this international outrage? “But lots of people were killed,” I said. “I know mum, […]

Bogie man alert, what would you do?

November 17, 2010 By Ellen

I’m feeling a slightly uneasy wind blowing around the Palace of Bundance at the moment. I’m in something of a quandary. A couple of weeks ago a child was attacked in the village next to ours. After school this 12-year-old was forced from the pavement onto the cycletrack that runs through the area. By all […]