Every now and again, my children come home from school and mention something about their day that knocks me sideways. One such occasion happened earlier this week when Helen, my nine-year-old, came home talking about Katy Perry.
On the left, this image is untouched. On the right, it’s been edited. Digital manipulation of images was one part of Helen’s lesson about self-esteem.
I’ve spent quite a bit of time on Pinterest recently, updating various boards. While doing so, I came across a blog post I wrote last October about the impact on my life of Izzy, our youngest daughter, starting school.
The expectation of how life would change once Izzy was at school has turned out to be quite different from the reality
Preparing to send your child to primary school is a massive milestone. Preparing to send your child to secondary school is not only a massive milestone, but utterly terrifying. What doesn’t help is the approach taken by some schools.
Trying to decide which school might be best for your kids is hard enough. Some schools make it harder still.
I’m experiencing a new form of stress. It’s being caused by Izzy’s birthday party.
Izzy celebrates her second birthday party with a few family members and some balloons. Compared to her fifth birthday party, it was all so much easier.
Izzy, our youngest daughter, has been at school for almost a month now. Her transition from pre-schooler to schoolgirl is complete.
With both children at school, housework has become a bigger part of my life. it;s a bit annoying, truth be told. Pic credit: Kipras Štreimikis on Unsplash.