The thing about parenting is that just because you succeed with one child, in a certain part of their life, it does not mean you have the answer for all the children that follow. It could be encouraging them to read, finishing a meal or going to bed. They are […]
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Let them play music
Background As a child, I learnt piano for 2 years, but dropped it as soon as I could. I learnt the recorder and can still belt out the Skye Boat song when needed. My husband plays the guitar a little, but is not one for sing alongs. The only musical […]
Read moreCadging a lift to the palace.
With school in full swing and routines becoming established, weekends have become precious time again. I still like to make sure that the children have something fun to do at the weekends, so that they don’t vegetate. Preferably with an outside theme. Last Sunday, was no exception. I was already […]
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Seven years. Your time is up. Please move to the next level. It’s not a shock. The first unavoidable wave hit me about three years ago. Throughout the subsequent years, more waves hit. Some small, others enough to knock you off your feet. This year, they have hit with more […]
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