Let’s be honest, most of us can probably remember a Christmas as a child when we were less than grateful. My age 6 festive disappointment is folklore in my family. But how can you manage your child’s expectations this Christmas… without being a Grinch? There are a few simple strategies Read more…
Many years ago when I lived in ‘that London’ I used to teach 1-to-1 Pilates to some fairly wealthy women. I used to go into their immaculate houses, paranoid about my trainers on the plush white carpets, and while I led them through their roll-downs they would tell me about Read more…
It’s the ultimate dream for many of us. But is a better work-life balance achievable or realistic as a working parent? “I don’t know how you do it!” … It’s my Nana’s favourite thing to say to me. But the inference I always get from the statement is, “I don’t Read more…
Finding fun gifts that won’t make them roll their eyes… not as easy as it sounds! Remember the good old days of having a four or five year old? Where you could hand over 50 quid in Smyth’s Toy Superstore and leave with enough plastic crap to convince them you’d Read more…
Growing up is a tricky business: How to support a younger sibling as the elder grows up and becomes more independent. It’s been a funny old summer in our house. The school holidays seemed to whizz by; they were absolutely nothing compared to the two lockdowns which had preceded them Read more…
Can reading the right books help encourage resilience and a positive mindset? 2020 was a funny old year for all of us, not least our kids. They missed substantial amounts of their education, had less time with their extended family and friends and restricted access to all of their hobbies Read more…