After speaking to other parents and looking at online parent groups, I’ve noticed I’m not the only one so I’ve decided to call it School Holiday Syndrome. This is how it’s looked to me so far:
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The Importance of Outdoor Play for Children
Read moreRecently I was shocked to find out there’s more than 1,000 children being referred to hospital due to obesity.
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I’m Back… It’s Been a Busy Few Months!
Read moreIt’s been a manic few months of both great and really difficult times, and it’s sadly meant that I’ve neglected this blog.It’s been good to have a break from it in some ways, as I now feel refreshed and able to bore you with my rants, ideas and parenting highs and lows. Here’s a round-up…
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A Review of Birthday Parties at Funplex in Brighton
Read moreMy son turned five last week (where has the time gone?!) and after a successful party at Brighton Funplex three years ago, I decided to have it there again this time.
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Single Parenting is My Super Power for #FamilySuperPowers
Read moreSince hearing about npower’s new #FamilySuperPowers campaign to celebrate superpowers parents can have, it’s got me thinking about whether I have any.
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I’ve Been Sugar Free For 3 Weeks- Here’s How I’m Doing…
Read moreAt the start of January I was feeling at my worst. I’ve been eating really poorly for the last two or three years as I’ve been an exhausted, time-limited single mother of a young child. But I cannot use that excuse anymore. As you saw last year I began to think about going sugar free…
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Top Tips To Declutter Your Child’s Bedroom
Read moreIf you’re considering decluttering your child’s bedroom, you’ll know it’s not as simple as tidying up a messy room. It may take longer if you include your child in the process, but the benefits will definitely outweigh any added time and inconvenience.
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15 Easy Ways To Save Money At Christmas
Read moreThe last thing you want to do is find yourself flooded with debt and despair for the new year. When you have children cancelling Christmas isn’t an option, but when money’s tight there are still ways you can have a great holiday season loaded with happy memories.
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Chunk’s First Day At School!
Read moreSo two days ago we finally did it. Chunk had his first day at school and I got him there on time and with all the necessary equipment. I’ve been worrying about it a lot for the last week or so to the point it had been affecting my sleep. Watching the documentary on Channel…
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Single Parent Spotlight 30: Natasha
Read moreThe aim of these interviews is to show how AMAZING us working single parents are. I want to highlight how hard, but also how rewarding being a working single parent is, and to hear how other people in my position handle the tougher times, in the hopes I learn how to be the best parent I can…