Back to school – real, actual, muddy knees, bell going school – next week. I have never been keener for a Monday morning scurry. And neither has Boy Three. At first it was interesting to peep into the classroom through the Zoom window and my theoretical admiration for teachers now has more evidence than any […]
Coronavirus: Questions arising…
Lockdown parenting – the real deal isn’t pretty
It’s sickening, isn’t it? From Facebook to Instagram and back again, families hand-in-hand on sunlit meadows, tiny hands baking cupcakes, wobbly colourful art, snuggling up on sofas and the results of tie-dye. Where on earth has the tie-dye fascination come from? Up and down the nation, parents are doing their best, and putting the most […]
How to Stay Sane in Lockdown
When lockdown was first announced, it was a short term proposition of just a couple of weeks. Now, it’s becoming clear that our lives are going to change permanently and while lockdown may be relaxed, it’s probably not going to be completely lifted for a good while yet. With that in mind, lots of […]
