Parenthood category features all of the articles I have written with a parenting theme. Includes single parenting, co-parenting and parenting in general.
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Indoor Activities for Kids: Ideas to Beat Boredom
Read moreAs the weather is turning cold, indoor activities for kids becomes more important. Days indoors with the kids can be tough at anytime, but now we’re inside waiting for this pandemic to pass, it’s harder. Last time we had sunshine with plenty of garden play alongside our daily walks, but this time it’s cold and…
My Positive Reframe of 2020
Read moreUnfortunately it’s so easy to get stuck on these negatives until it’s all that we focus upon. I’ve recently started to ruminate on these things as it feels like this pandemic is never going to end and I’m at breaking point with it. So how do I help myself and those around me?
My Fourth Thought of the Day for BBC Suffolk, Breakfast with Georgy Jamieson: Being a Single Parent
Read moreThis is the fourth and final thought of the day I recorded for BBC Suffolk Radio recently. The topic was lone parenting, a topic I know well! I talked about my experience of parenting my son alone for the eight years of his life so far. I included advice for new single parents, so I…
Cycling is the New Walking: A Review of the Ruzer Premium Bike Pump & Repair Starter Kit
Read moreCycling has become fashionable this year, as it’s brightened up many people’s lives during lockdown. I may not cycle, but I spent lockdown teaching my 8-year-old how to ride his bike.
How to Manage Relationships at Christmas
Read moreWhether it’s a partner, family member or even potential date, relationships can be difficult to manage at the best of times. Adding Christmas to the mix can make it trickier.
12 Easy and Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Design Bundles
Read moreOh yes the elves are back, and I’m sure you’ve already seen many of them on your social media feeds! This is the fifth year I’ve taken on the month-long task of elf on the shelf & we now have a new addition to our family!
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Gift Ideas for Kids This Christmas
Read moreYes it’s that time of year again, so I’ve been hunting for gifts for my son and the various children in my network and as usual it’s not easy! Regardless of the year we’re having I always buy online where I can, so here’s some of my favourite finds so far!
My Third Thought of the Day for BBC Suffolk, Evenings with Jon Wright: Blended Families
Read moreThis is my third thought of the day for BBC Suffolk Radio, and the topic is ‘Blended Families’. I talk about the complexities of two single parents getting into a relationship and how we have attempted to blend our families.
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A Review of a Planner for Freelancers and Mental Health Journals for Adults & Children by Shari Black: Includes TWO Giveaways!
Read moreNow that children are back at school and some of our old working and social lives are starting to return, I’ve been looking into ways to organise my self-employed work, and assess how both my son and I are now feeling mentally after six months in lockdown.
Our Visit to Clip ‘n Climb in Ipswich, Suffolk
Read moreThis week we visited the UK’s first purpose-built indoor climbing centre for the first time, and it was amazing! Clip ‘n Climb in Ipswich, Suffolk, boasts the highest walls of all the Clip ‘n Climb centres across Europe and is the biggest Clip ‘n Climb centre in the World.