Why has gifting gone mad?
Hair chat goes large!
So, I’ve written a few times about hair. My children’s hair, my hair and how other people react to it. You see, afro hair can be quite a talking point. From the many different styles we can embrace, to how people think it should be ‘managed’, to how those reactions can impact people’s identify and…
The results are in…
So boy 1 didn’t quite get the grade for our first choice grammar school. He was 2 marks short! Whilst I’d prepared myself for the likelihood of him not getting in, knowing the odds weren’t in his favour, I never considered a situation where he’d be soooo close. So now my realistic, pragmatic, balanced thought…
Disney: Telling tales or harmless fun?
Are the original princess movies damaging to young girls?
A weighty issue
Should children be weighed at school?
Aaaand relax…
Trying not to stress about the ever-changing demands of motherhood
Is your bookshelf all white?
Children’s books still lack diversity!
Kids and gigs
Should you take your pre-teen to a concert? Here’s my thoughts
High school decisions are tough!
So, it’s nearly the end of another academic year. Boy 1 will be going to year 6, while Boy 2 will officially be a pre-schooler. This means in September we’ll making big decisions about high school applications and to be totally honest I’m sooo scared! It’s such a big decision. Boy1 is studying for his…
Why I’m encouraging my son to grow the fro
I’ve mentioned before about Boy1’s decision to grow his Afro, but haven’t really gone in to detail about how I’m be extra supportive about it. The second #worldafroday is at the end of the summer, and whilst I’m not sure he’ll still be sporting the fro (possibly going for a new look for year 6…
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