Have you noticed, in the last few years, parenting advice seems to be punctuated with lists? Lists telling you that children need to climb a tree by eleven or sew on a button before seven. Lists and lists of things that should be done by a certain age. Glancing through, […]
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Dear Daughter: About Democracy
Dear Daughter As I stitched this block, my thoughts were elsewhere. Once finished, I was almost surprised to find the finished quilt block in my hands. Unusual for me, as the repetitive process of knitting or sewing usually takes my mind away from subjects that are troubling me, giving me […]
Read moreEnjoy More Water Challenge – ask a tween/teen
I’m always on the look out for novel ideas to encourage my children (and me) to eat healthy food, drink plenty of water and keep fit. Looking for ways to create good healthy habits. My children are fairly active. Over the years, they’ve tried more sports and activities than I […]
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Here I am: May I smile
Here I am, at the end week of May. It’s been a good month on the whole. I’ve woken up each day with a smile. Not that its been all plain sailing. My husband is off at one of those family events today, where they either say “Haven’t you grown” […]
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