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Being late
20 January 2009
I used to like to believe that the ability to be on time was genetic and that because the ‘on time’ gene hadn’t been passed on to me I couldn’t be blamed for being late. Not any more. My new years resolution to be on time is going well and I hope it won’t be long before I don’t have to hear the words, ‘ Are we late?’ ever again. Read more »The benefits of working from home
13 January 2009
It’s many a working Mother’s dream I’m sure, to be able to work from home. It used to my mine and I think it still is.....can someone tell me then why I can’t seem to get around to actually doing any work? Read more »The last to fly the nest
9 January 2009
My youngest child has just completed her first full week of school, aged four years. By the time she retires it will be 2072. Is it cruel to push a little girl out in the the cold morning to begin a life time of structure and responsibility when all she wants to do is stay at home and cuddle her Mum? Read more »Children and creativity
2 January 2009
What defines intelligence and why are children so naturally more creative than us adults? Sir Ken Robinson has some thought provoking theories. Read more »A pat on the back
22 December 2008
How many is too many? How much is too much and when does Christmas officially start? When you’ve already been to more Christmas related events than there are baubles on the tree you’ve got to ask the question. Read more »