What a month May was. With two bank Holidays and half term just a few shorts weeks after the Easter break, the usual family routine has been very difficult to follow. Feeling a little jaded after a demanding month, I wanted a little time on my own. While my daughter was at her gymnastics class
This parenting thing; it gets a bit tough at times doesn’t it? I don’t mind admitting that since the end of the summer holidays, times have been a little demanding. Don’t get me wrong. Nothing disastrous has happened. I simply think that Toddler Adams has had a major developmental spurt. Quite understandably, she needs
As the end of the school year has neared, I’ve been getting reflective about my parenting skills. Like most mums and dads, I’ve maybe got a bit lazy about one or two things as I gear up for the summer holidays. I’ve come up with a list of things that I think I need to
The Easter holiday is upon us. Like families across the world, we have taken a break from the usual crazy, demanding, morning routine. Even so, after a week of the holidays I find I’m missing the set pattern of getting the kids ready each school day. I find there’s a comforting certainty to it. You
I’m a big believer in routine. Now that I have to take a child to school each weekday morning, my belief in routine is stronger than ever. If we don’t stick to the plan, we’re late. It’s that simple. Today was one of those days when the routine was completely ruined. As per usual, child
