Childcare
When Helen recognised gender inequality for the first time
“It’s not fair daddy,” said Helen. “Only two girls got to join and the other 12 are boys.”
October 24, 2017
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Isn’t this ironic?
I came across this sign while travelling to visit family. We had stopped at a motorway service station because the children needed to use the lavatory.
August 26, 2016
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See you at the Women of the World Festival
I have an announcement to make. I’ve just had it confirmed that I will be speaking at two panel sessions during next week’s Women of the World Festival (WOW) at the Southbank Centre in London. I’m delighted to have been asked to take part in the festival, the aim of which is to champion gender
March 4, 2016
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Family Life & parenting
When dad has to rescue his daughter from the ladies’ room
When a father is out with his kids, is it ever acceptable for him to venture into the mysterious land of the ladies’ lavatory? That may sound like an odd question to ask, but I have my reasons. You see I was out with my kids the other day. With no working kitchen, I had
February 29, 2016
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Tiring granny out, and dealing with a few stereotypes along the way
Last week I took my daughters back to my parents place for a few days. They had been told some weeks back that a visit to granny and grampy was planned. Both girls were very excited at this prospect, more so because granny had promised to take them lambing. My stepfather wasn’t around all that
February 25, 2016
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