The path to happiness means different things to different people. But to many it’s all about living a more wholesome existence. This doesn’t just apply to the food you eat, but how much you exercise, who you spend time with and how you look after yourself. If you take care of your body, then often […]
Things to make with your children at Easter
One of the great things about Easter is that you have a theme from which you can have so much fun with the kids. Whether it’s creating something to decorate the home, baking something yummy, or simply playing egg or bunny-related games, both you and the little ones are going to love it. Here are […]
Beauty Hacks for Busy Mums
When you’re a mum, finding time for yourself can be challenging (or impossible!). No matter how old your kids are, there’s a good chance you spend the majority of your time caring for them in one way or another. While your beauty routine might have taken a back seat, there are ways to pamper yourself […]
Cloak of invisibility and other people problems
A woman, on her own, is walking home. A perfectly reasonable thing to do, necessary even. How else is she going to get there? She’s wearing flat shoes, a coat. Sensible and brisk. She’s looking eyes front, all purpose, yet her ears are tingling with the effort of straining for the rustling in the undergrowth and […]
The key pieces of equipment you need for home schooling
Parents across the UK and beyond have been forced to adapt to home schooling in the past year or so. In fact, according to the Office for National Statistics, 87% reported doing so between May and June 2020. Many families will be glad for a return to their normal routines. But home schooling was already […]
Dear Gaslighter
At first, I wasn’t going to write this letter, or any letter. Mostly, because you don’t deserve any more of my energy but partly because I have some notion about there being dignity in silence. But in my festering silence, I’ve been doing some thinking… As with most of life’s experiences, especially the painful, shameful […]
Teaching Your Child to Resist Peer Pressure
Even as adults, we sometimes struggle to stand up to peer pressure, so there’s no wonder that parents worry about their children falling in with the wrong crowd. With that said, it’s absolutely crucial that parents teach their children the various skills involved in resisting certain influences, such as confidence and independent thinking. Here’s some […]
How to Be More Involved In Your Child’s Education
All parents want to see their child succeed in school, whether in elementary, high school, college preparatory school or college. However, parents are often unsure of what they can do to help, especially if they’re not academically inclined themselves. The good news is you don’t have to be an expert in any particular subject in […]