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Category: Family Life & parenting

#liveLAGOM and sustainable living; the story so far

Late last year I was selected to take part in a project run by IKEA called #LiveLAGOM (read all about it here). The aim was very simple; to take steps to lead a more sustainable life. The first step of the project was to visit an IKEA store and select items that would assist my

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Life without central heating and hot water

Back in November we had a small family crisis. Our central heating system broke down. It had been unreliable for some time but part way through the month it stopped working altogether.  This left my children, wife and I with no heating and nothing but an electric shower to provide hot water. A replacement central

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How do you deal with nightmares?

I am lacking in sleep, courtesy of Toddler Adams having nightmares. The result has been whaling and drama in the middle of the night. Peace has only been restored when I have settled down to sleep on a mattress in her room While this approach has settled her down, I’m a bit concerned. If it

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Weird parenting moment; the day I joined the Girl Guides

Some time ago I wrote this blog post about the discomfort I felt about my daughter wanting to join the Rainbows. I thought it was about time I gave you all an update. So what happened? Did I put my personal beliefs to one side and allow my daughter to join the Girl Guides?

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