It’s Sunday night and things are looking up a little. Here’s what I’ve learned today: Self-determination is an illusion, but an important one. Instead of sorting school bags and uniform I’ve done a schedule for homeschooling. A flimsy plan, but it’s better than the ‘I want my life back’ tantrum that was threatening. I’m calm, […]
Philip Schofield comes out and I’m very cross about it
How do we talk to children about Trump?
This was written two years ago, but still applies. Only now we can add Brexit into the mix as something scary that makes no sense to anyone, especially children. “Donald Trump scares me,” said Boy Three, tousled from his bed and clutching a toy penguin. The statement was more alarming than the news that something […]
