The reality of family life in 2025 - rant incoming
As schools around the country roll out the all new and jazzy wraparound childcare I write with gritted teeth that yet again the working class families are penalised for working!
Being honest about the work burnout
The rise of the neurodiverse child
Rich and I have long thought that Minky was on the spectrum somewhere, following Richs diagnosis a few years ago it made us reconsider that Minkys behaviour was perhaps not just your normal naughty 2s stage of life and that maybe there was something else going on, as she took it to the next level! I don't like to refer to it as 'an issue' or 'problem'. Minky is unique and individual - just like every child. Her behaviour is not a problem or an issue, providing those who work with her recognise how she ticks and then deals with her accordingly.
Mental recharge.........
As I walked out of work on Wednesday, I said to myself ' in trying so desperately to not let others down, I am letting myself down massively.'
School mobile phone ban
Did you see the documentary with Matt and Emma Willis recently regarding the impact of our children's use of mobile phones? It really was a fascinating watch. When put into context we are robbing our children of their childhood. With many parents giving their child a mobile phone at the age of 10/11 thus giving them an unlimited access to a world of information. Giving them the ability to see things not appropriate for their eyes, wanting as many 'streaks' as possible, getting 'likes' for photoshopped photos. Giving them a false sense of reality that they really cannot comprehend.
Emmi got married
Saturday June 22nd 2024....... the day the reality of being a Mum hit home!