I have managed to cope with having two children at school and one at nursery for the last six years but, when the youngest started, I began to worry that I was going to forget something. PE multiplied by three, after school clubs multiplied by three, reading books multiplied by three-you get the picture. As … [Read more…]
It’s that time of the month again to have a look at what the siblings have been up to the last month. Even though they had only been in school for a few weeks before the Easter holidays began, I think they were all tired and in need of a break. We are lambing so … [Read more…]
Some think of it as an even split between roles. Well, as a family person, your schedules do not stop after you’ve clocked-out. You have to put on another hat, mostly parenthood. This can be the most complicated task. Your days may be filled with toxic colleagues from the workplace and kids at home. But … [Read more…]
Home school continued as we entered the start of our siblings month. It was still interspersed with a lot of outdoor time, mainly as a bargaining tool so that school work would get done if I promised they could go outside later. In the last month, we have celebrated the farmer’s birthday and then the … [Read more…]
Image Credit Family issues and challenges are common these days. Research shows that giving a deaf ear to family problems right from the beginning can lead to adverse outcomes. To some extent, family issues can lead to mental suffering amongst the members. If you have kids, family problems can affect their academic and social performance. … [Read more…]
At this time of year on the blog, I usually have a load of posts scheduled for publication. Reviews of the year, books I have read, a year on the farm. Since the pandemic hit in March though, I seem to have lost my mojo for everything. On the face of it, I should have … [Read more…]
I was recently commissioned by Bathing Solutions to give my thoughts on travelling with a disability. If you are disabled or have disabled family members, travel can sometimes feel like it is too much hassle to be worth it. For some holiday makers who have impaired mobility or are elderly, it is important to find … [Read more…]
Christmas is hurtling towards us and we have been making the most of the festive season with Christmas fairs, nativity plays and general merriment. I love doing the siblings posts as it forces me to look through the photos from the last month and choose the best ones. It also makes me marvel then in … [Read more…]
Babies can be so expensive. I know, having had three. According to the Cost of a Child report, created by the Child Poverty Action Group, the basic cost of raising a child over 18 years is around £75,147 for a couple and £101,883 for a single parent. Thankfully, I saved most of the expensive items … [Read more…]
It’s been full on Christmassing since the last siblings post which makes me laugh because actual Christmas Day won’t be documented on here until the January post. Excitement has been building for weeks at the farm and many, many questions have been asked. Mainly could they go to the North Pole and can little boys … [Read more…]
