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Parenting is such a challenging role! And there are so many people telling us how we should do it.

I am not one of those people. But I hope that by sharing my own - often highly flawed - experiences, I can offer reassurance and empathy to others going through similar challenges.

HELPING OUR CHILDREN MANAGE THEIR EMOTIONS AROUND CHRISTMAS

November 19, 2020 2 Comments

Helping our children manage their emotions around Christmas

I know my children aren't alone in experiencing high levels of anxiety, worry and stress around Christmas. They were adopted at 14 months - but even now, at 6, there are a lot of nerves surrounding any kind of transition or change in routine. Lots of children find this time of year difficult. … [Read more...] about HELPING OUR CHILDREN MANAGE THEIR EMOTIONS AROUND CHRISTMAS

Adoption· Christmas & Advent· Parenting· Parenting an Adopted Child

A CHRISTIAN PARENTING BOOK FOR SINGLE PARENTS

November 17, 2020 1 Comment

A Christian parenting book for single parents - Surviving and Thriving on the Single Parent Journey by Kat Seney-Williams, Lion Hudson, Care for the Family.

I've long had a particular admiration for those of my friends who are single parents. I even wrote about single parenting here. Let me be clear: I have a husband, and parenting STILL stretches me to the end of my resources and then some. (In fact, sometimes I say I have five children, because - … [Read more...] about A CHRISTIAN PARENTING BOOK FOR SINGLE PARENTS

Books and resources· Parenting

HOW SHOULD I TEACH RACIAL EQUALITY TO MY KIDS? (4 BAME FAMILIES SPEAK UP)

October 22, 2020 Leave a Comment

Talking to children about racism, BAME issues, racial injustice, equality and diversity is never easy. In this blog post, four BAME families share what they'd like white families to know about these important issues.

It’s been a thought-provoking few months in terms of racial injustice and equality campaigning. Motivated by the tragic death of George Floyd, people the world over have been asking themselves how such overt examples of racism can still be happening – and discovering that systemic racism is, very … [Read more...] about HOW SHOULD I TEACH RACIAL EQUALITY TO MY KIDS? (4 BAME FAMILIES SPEAK UP)

Family Life· Parenting

12 CHRISTIAN HALLOWEEN PARTY IDEAS (WHICH DON’T CELEBRATE THE SCARY STUFF!)

October 8, 2020 5 Comments

What can I do instead of celebrating Halloween? Here are 10 creative Christian Halloween party and treat ideas to help you mark All Hallows Eve with integrity and fun.

Every year, Halloween rolls around sooner than I'm expecting. And every year, I feel like I've once again failed to come to any workable conclusion about whether we should or shouldn't participate as Christians, and where our boundaries lie. Last year, I expressed some of this in my post … [Read more...] about 12 CHRISTIAN HALLOWEEN PARTY IDEAS (WHICH DON’T CELEBRATE THE SCARY STUFF!)

Faith· Halloween· Parenting

DOES POCKET MONEY ‘SPOIL THE CHILD’ – OR TEACH INDEPENDENCE?

September 22, 2020 7 Comments

Why do kids need pocket money? Should every child be given pocket money? Does pocket money teach independence, or does it ‘spoil the child’? This article sets out some useful guidelines for pocket money, including when pocket money should not be given.

I've been wanting to write about pocket money for SO LONG! Not because it's an area I have all the answers to, but because there are so many interesting questions around it (like "Does pocket money spoil the child?" - a big one on Google!), and ideas for how to make it work beautifully. I've … [Read more...] about DOES POCKET MONEY ‘SPOIL THE CHILD’ – OR TEACH INDEPENDENCE?

Family Life· Parenting

WHAT QUESTIONS SHOULD I ASK A SECONDARY SCHOOL?

September 15, 2020 5 Comments

What should I ask on my school open day? What are good questions to ask a high school? If you’re after ideas for looking around secondary schools, how to approach open days and what to ask, here is some guidance.

I've been a mum for nearly 11 years. It feels like my main career - but, way back in the distant recesses of time, I was a secondary Music teacher. I taught for three years, then did another three as Head of Department in a different school. A brief experience, maybe, but enough to be pretty … [Read more...] about WHAT QUESTIONS SHOULD I ASK A SECONDARY SCHOOL?

Education· Family Life· Parenting

20 CARE PACKAGE IDEAS FOR A KID WITH A BROKEN ARM

July 25, 2020 6 Comments

What can I buy for a child with a broken arm? Here are 20 ideas to go in your care package or gift basket, all of which make practical and fun gifts for a child or teenager.

Do you know what I used to say about my kids? How incredible it was that none of them had ever broken a limb. I mean, if you've ever seen my kids, you'll understand why. They are always climbing things, jumping off things, swinging on things, pushing the boundaries of what might be considered … [Read more...] about 20 CARE PACKAGE IDEAS FOR A KID WITH A BROKEN ARM

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HOW DO I STOP FEELING LIKE A BAD MUM?

June 30, 2020 Leave a Comment

On a reasonably regular basis, I feel like a failure as a mum and wife. I would hazard a wild guess that you too have some days you feel like a bad mum. Maybe even a bit more regularly than 'some days'. There are days when I can't quite believe I've been put in charge of four kids - and not in … [Read more...] about HOW DO I STOP FEELING LIKE A BAD MUM?

Parenting

25+ CULTURALLY DIVERSE STORIES FOR CHILDREN

June 11, 2020 3 Comments

The best books for kids about race that they need on their bookshelves. in classrooms and in libraries. These 25+ suggestions have all been enjoyed by our family, and are guaranteed to raise healthy discussions about cultural diversity.

If you're like me - well, firstly, please accept my sympathies. And secondly, you may have been left in a bit of a parenting whirlwind over the last few weeks. Events of racial unjustice have unfolded which, sadly, we have seen before. However, this time there's a difference. White Westerners … [Read more...] about 25+ CULTURALLY DIVERSE STORIES FOR CHILDREN

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