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I recently attended an in-person first aid course. I retake this course every three years and have done so for the last 17. Even so, I felt slightly nervous—could I remember how to resuscitate? Would I give a wrong answer? What do all the acronyms
I may have been living in the dark ages, but I am a new recruit to the audiobook revolution. To be truthful, I was skeptical of the Kindle when it first launched—nothing can beat the feel and smell of a book, the anticipation of turning
As some of you know, I wear several different hats and one of them is that of a foster carer. This morning I was reflecting over my morning cuppa about the fact that I live in a mad house! The puppy and the oap dog
Back in 2020 I became a foster mum. My husband and I had discussed fostering in the past but had never really taken the idea any further. Then one day in 2019 I was chatting to a friend that was fostering and she asked if
When I was growing up Halloween was never a big deal. We did not have trick or treaters come to the door and my parents would never have entertained us knocking on strangers’ doors asking for treats! My eldest two children grew up in the
My work has taught me so many things, but most of all that mainstream school is not for everyone. One size does not fit all and there are many reasons parents choose a less conventional path to education. Before deciding if homeschooling is a route
When my daughter was born little did I know that every weekend, even through the winter, I would be standing on a touch line cheering her on. She has loved football from as soon as she could kick a ball. When she was 4 years
It may only be the beginning of the summer holidays but the next six weeks are going to fly by.To all those parents that have a child starting school for the first time, here are some tips and advice.Believe me when I say, I have
Lockdown has come to an end. A sentence that, during this long year, I never thought I would write. As we resume normal life evidence of Covid-19 is everywhere. Bulletins that didn’t exist pre-2020 still clutter our evening news – death tolls and infection rates.
In my experience, it starts with talking to them. Communication is key. Good communication between parent and child means that tricky topics are handled a little easier when they arise. I try to give them time to explain what is bothering them before I jump
