It has finally happened to me hasn’t it? You know, the inevitable yet terrifying moment all parents experience at some point. Yes, you’ve probably guessed it; I briefly lost my children while out shopping the other day. In many respects I’m quite surprised it’s taken this long. I’ve been doing this parenting thing for seven
Shared parental leave is a subject I’ve written about many times in the past. Although the rules that were eventually introduced to update maternity and paternity leave fell short of what many hoped, it’s introduction was necessary. It was a big step in the right direction for creating better equality in the workplace and home.
You know those items used every day without really thinking about them? Well, I think a child’s car seat has to be one of them. You strap your child (or children) into them every day, possibly more than once a day, without giving it too much thought. Unexpectedly your offspring will make a remark that
Watching my kids deal with some kind of emotional trauma is horrible. As Elizabeth, our youngest, progresses from toddler to pre-schooler, I find we’re dealing more of these experiences. Ultimately, it’s merely a sign she is growing up and figuring out how the world works. Along the way, however, there are inevitably some tears.
There’s nothing like being part of something new. I am, therefore, delighted to reveal that I will be working with Oxfam as a blogging ambassador to promote its latest fundraising initiative; Dressed by the Kids Day. As the name suggests, we’re all being encouraged to let the kids loose on our wardrobes and dictate what
