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A short list of things I haven't learnt about parenting
May 14th, 2013I'm not yet a veteran parent, I like to think I've earned enough stripes to reach at least the rank...
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Thirty years on and the weekly spelling test is out of fashion in many primary schools. Parents are...
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The New Old-fashioned Parent: Just who is in charge here?
We all need to remind ourselves at times that being a parent isn't about always giving them what...
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Figuring Out Fatherhood: How fortunate we are
Don't get me wrong: being a parent is rewarding, often wonderful - but always exhausting. And did I...
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10 ways toddlers drive us insane (but we love them really!)
We do love our toddlers. They're funny and sweet, but some things they do each and every day really...
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Is your children's art work theirs or yours?
Apr 18th, 2013I almost came to blows with the woman running our local messy play recently. She was so frustrated...
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What makes us proud of our children. (And it's not what you might expect!)
Our children do plenty to make us proud. There are the obvious things. They learn to talk, they...
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Are competitive nurseries a step too far?
Mar 28th, 2013The strain on the nursery worker's face was palpable as I dropped my two–year-son off for his...
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Surviving Teenagers: Extreme bad temper
Sometimes teenagers are very bad-tempered. If it’s coming up to a mealtime, there’s no mystery....
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