It’s happened with a whimper rather than a bang, but remote learning has come to an end for my kids. The last time either of them was at school was mid-December and while I appreciate we’re still very much in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, I see a number of reasons to be cheerful and hopeful for the future. ... continue reading...
Reasons to be cheerful
Headucate Me: Back to School mental health post lockdown
Schools in England open en-masse next week. This begs the question: How do you emotionally and mentally prepare your child for the return to the classroom? Psychotherapist Mark Newey of Headucate Me has produced a free, online programme for youngsters called Back to School. As the name suggests, the aim is to help school students transition back to school after lockdown and he's taken the time to tell me about it. ... continue reading...
Making after school fun with Koru Kids #AD
I think it’s safe to say we’re all ticking off the days until the kids are back at school… and so are the kids! It’s been tough juggling parenting, home learning and work over the last couple of months. Hopefully now we can get back into a routine, and put some grins on the kids’ faces (and our own). ... continue reading...
Ice, snow & the Nissan Leaf #AD
This was a test drive with a difference! Just a couple of days after this Nissan Leaf was dropped off, the weather turned. Snow fell and the ground froze. This was a real baptism by snow which enabled me to see how the battery held charge in freezing conditions, plus really test out the road handling skills of an electric vehicle (EV) more renowned for day to day, about town driving. ... continue reading...
Welcoming Star on Disney+ #AD
Disney+ launched at just the right time. As Lockdown One was introduced, mums and dads were looking for quality entertainment for their kids. Since then, Mrs Adams and I took out a subscription and it’s been great to watch as its added new content, many of them aimed at the younger members of the family. This week we’re celebrating as Disney+ has expanded its range of entertainment by adding Star to the platform. ... continue reading...