In the tapestry of life, outdoor adventures represent the vibrant threads that add texture, colour, and depth to our existence. These experiences, set against the backdrop of the natural world, are not just escapes from the mundane but vital opportunities for growth, learning, and joy. From the quiet contemplation on a solo hike to the…
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50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4
Read moreWhen I look back at my childhood, I do so with many fond memories. When I wasn’t in school, I was usually outdoors with my friends. Walking, riding bikes, playing and generally having what is now know as ‘old fashioned’ fun. The majority of my childhood was spent outdoors and I firmly believe that this…
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Children can’t walk to school alone any more. What world do we live in?
Read moreI find it such a sad state of affairs that the world we live in appears to be restricting our children more than ever before. Last week I read an article online about our local area which stated that a ‘suspicious man in a car’ had been seen driving around two local schools. The police…
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The childhood of our past
Read moreHow old are your children? What do they do in their spare time? Our girls are five years old and I’m pleased to say the majority of their time is spent playing games and being creative. I’ve often read that modern parents are too focused on keeping their children busy and worrying about them getting…
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Stand Up for Girls: The Good Childhood Report
Read moreI’m a mum to twin girls who are five years old. Their happiness and wellbeing is of the utmost importance to me, so when I recently read the findings of The Good Childhood Report which has been carried out by The Children’s Society I was both concerned and saddened. More than a quarter of a…
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How Christmas has changed since I was a kid
Read moreLooking at the Christmases from when I was a child and comparing them to the Christmases that my children are experiencing, I’m amazed at how much has changed. When I was little I remember my parents taking my sister and I to Santa’s grotto. This would usually involve standing in a pretty long queue with…
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My Heart is breaking. It’s tough being four
Read moreI’ve just sat down after lying in bed with R. She’s fast asleep now. Hopefully dreaming of all the things she loves. Half an hour ago though it was a completely different story. She was really upset. Crying. Inconsolable. My words had no effect. All I could do was hold her in my arms. Shush…
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How will your children remember their childhood?
Read moreChildhood is a funny thing isn’t it. I mean you have no responsibilities, you don’t have to worry about paying bills or what to cook for tea, plus you’ve got your mum and dad to do pretty much everything for you. I often wonder what it’d be like to be a child growing up in…
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Are you raising your kids the same way you were raised?
Read moreI don’t think many people decide how to raise their children before they’re actually born. I’m sure everyone will have their idea’s, aspirations and dreams of what they want for their children, but until they’re born and maybe not even until they’re a few years old the thought of how to raise your children may…