Articles Tagged: dread
Why I dread buying children's shoes
Recently a friend tweeted with that particular mixture of triumph and exhaustion brought on by shoe buying for children: 'Got school shoes and trainers. Need a gin'.
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Not another school dressing up day, please!
Am I the only parent who dreads letters brought home which merrily trill "this Friday we will be celebrating the end of our project on the Crimean War/our favourite authors/the Egyptian era/the role of the monarchy in 20th century Britain. To this end we would appreciate it if you would help your child sort out an appropriate costume to wear to school on the day."
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Overcoming tokophobia (fear of pregnancy and child birth)
We all have a phobia of something. My wife, for example, squeals whenever she sees a spider and demands that I crush it to a ...
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Parents evenings: the golden rules
My husband and I aren't talking – again. But then wouldn't you be cross with your other half if he'd broken the ...
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Moments Like This: International Day
There is nothing guaranteed to send me into more of a spin than the words: 'International Day' on the school calendar. 'Book ...
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