Tag Archives: parenting

What Would I Do Without My Kids? The 2 Sides of the Coin.

Posted on November 17, 2012 by

As I lifted my 2-year-old out of her cot to embark on the school run and she nuzzled sleepily into my neck, I held her firmly and asked myself ‘what would I do without my kids?’ When she greets me with … Continue reading →

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Starting School – A Change in the Relationship

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

I was asked if I would write a post about starting school. This isn’t a recent event in our household, my eldest started school 3 years ago. Many of my friends are struggling with the thought of their children going … Continue reading →

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Carrot or Stick?

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

I’ve just finished watching Carrot or Stick ? A Horizon Guide to Raising Kids.  This was an interesting insight into Horizon Documentaries about Child Development spanning from the 1960′s to the present day. It covers a variety of topics including attachment … Continue reading →

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Where Has My Little Girl Gone? Questioning the Way We Bring Up Girls.

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

My eldest daughter has just turned 7 .  She will soon be going to Junior school and moving away from Early Education, my area of expertise.  I am not overly worried about her growing up too soon but  I am sure … Continue reading →

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Brain Food – Junk Food may lower IQ.

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

As parents we are keen to get our children the latest educational toy, send them to the best nurseries and pre-schools and give them the best preparation for school that they can.    A research study conducted by the University of … Continue reading →

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Parenting – the most difficult job in the world?

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

I am  a bit of a ‘netmums’ addict.   Today they launched their REAL Parenting campaign, recognising that we should all stop trying to be a ‘perfect’ parent and to relax and do the best we can in our own situation. … Continue reading →

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Dear Mother Goose

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

Technorati Tags: early education,parenting,books,nursery rhymes,language and literacy My 2 year old has discovered a new favourite book – ‘Dear Mother Goose’ by Michael Rosen and Nick Sharratt. This has a new and interesting way of introducing traditional nursery rhymes.  A … Continue reading →

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