Olivia Gordon

Do manners still matter?

By Olivia Gordon, May 18, 2012

David Cameron has said that children should stand up when a teacher - or even their parent - enters the room, prompting widespread debate.

Weird post pregnancy body changes you might not expect

By Olivia Gordon, May 15, 2012

Ever had a 'phantom kick' when you're not pregnant any more, or did you find your bath full of hair after giving birth? Parentdish asked mums how their bodies changed after birth.

Kids' Book Club: Where The Wild Things Are

By Olivia Gordon, May 11, 2012

We review the classic children’s picture book Where the Wild Things are, the 1960s book written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak

Kids' book club: Winnie-the-Pooh

By Olivia Gordon, May 3, 2012

It seems only right to start a regular series on classic children's books with the ultimate children's book of all time, Winnie-the-Pooh, and, of course, its sequel, The House at Pooh Corner.

Why knitting is the me-time choice for today's busy mums

By Olivia Gordon, Apr 7, 2012

You may well ask where a working mum finds the time to knit, but that's precisely the point. Some days, some weeks, you won't get any time to knit, or feel the energy - but if you can grab even 15 minutes to knit, it creates a quieter, calmer space in the day.