Not that my gaggle of children have run out of things to do, but I thought it would be fun to share a few of our favourite outdoor games. The ones that are great to have in your back pocket when the garden is invaded with, not just your own […]
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Shadow Play Theatre
Somehow we didn’t get round to a craft activity I’d planned for the weekend. Not sure why, but it did mean that everything was lined up for us to do it after school yesterday. It happens to have a St David’s day theme. We chose a folk tale from one […]
Read moreLearning to love the daily walk
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 […]
Read moreLet 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 […]
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