Keeping in touch with the ‘Golden old days’ – outdoor play!

The difference between my childhood and that of my children in many respects is staggering - in particular the advancement in technology and the onset of TV on demand, wi-fi everywhere you go, tablets and smart phones. The children of today have everything at their fingertips and don't really have to wait for anything. All …

A false start to shared parental leave – let’s talk about holidays – heaven or hell?!

As the title suggests, week 1 of my shared parental leave has been a bit of a false start. It coincided with half term and a trip to Centre Parcs in the Lakes at Whinfell, so more like a normal holiday than me being left to fend for myself with 3 kids. We went with …