Donate now An unexpected addition to the family album Months ago, Team Honk Relay seemed like an excellent idea. Months ago, it was nothing more than a “wow, that sounds fun. We could raise some money”. Months ago, I would never have predicted that my sister and I would be in identical matching onesies beside a […]
Team Honk Relay Scotland – a onesie in a lifetime chance
Can’t be bothered to read this? Donate now. We all have our rules. The things we’ll never, ever, ever do, no matter what. You know? Like never dancing, always wearing makeup, insisting on thank you letters, fish on Fridays, ironed pants. I’m not so troubled about makeup, flat pants or dancing… but I do have […]
Come on summer, we’re ready now…
This morning on my constitutional trot, I spotted this chap trotting across the road. By the time I’d fished my phone out from under several layers to take a photo, he’d reached the shelter of a hedge. It was pouring down. According to the wisdom of the internet, hedgehogs don’t come out of hibernation until […]
Today’s word is frustration
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How To Improve Your Relationship With Your Children
Guest editorial Most parents will admit that they aren’t as close to their children as they’d like to be. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Forge strong family ties before they reach teenage age, as you may struggle to coax them away from their Facebook page to spend quality time with you then. […]
Things I learned from a Red Cross First Aid Course
Or the day I spent blowing into a small, plastic child. I have been very, very fortunate. In 14 years of parenthood, I have never had a real, proper medical emergency. We haven’t had any broken bones or stitches and here haven’t been any A&E visits. Of course, there have been bumps, bruises, cuts and […]