Archived: Back to School
More Time For Families
I love this picture because like many mums and dads it perfectly sums up my life. As a family we really do need a longer weekend with more time to spend with each other that …
Back To School Nerves
Is your child starting nursery or school this week? If so it’s likely you’re a bundles of nerves and anxiety, wondering how they’ll cope without you, whether they’ll be looked after properly and let’s face …
Back To School – Glad Or Sad?
With back to school looming up fast I’m surprised to hear that according to new research from Morrisons 74% of parents are desperate for school to open again. It seems the pressure of entertaining kids, …
Are You Worried About Your Kids And Technology?
Having a husband who works in technology makes for some interesting conversations with other parents. Aside from being blamed for cyber bullying and being asked if he knows Bill Gates (he doesn’t by the way), …
Are You Buying Your Child A Mobile?
At what age should your kids have a mobile phone? Currently 90% of 11-16 year olds have a mobile and yet friends tell me their kids, some as young as 7 years old are also …
In Praise Of Teachers
All the mums at the school gate seem to be suffering from end of term fatigue. This is manifesting itself as grumpiness, big sunglasses and a refusal to make eye contact. In my case it’s …
The School Run – What Are You Wearing?
Just in case you’re bored this half term and have nothing better to do (fat chance I know), one subject to ponder is your back to school wardrobe. In a very funny piece in the …
Face Britain: Get Your Kids Involved
If you’re interested in art, or simply boosting your kids’ creativity, the UK’s largest ever art project ‘Face Britain’ is now up and running.
It’s the UK’s biggest ever mass art project and is open to …
Should We Be a Mums Army?
As the teacher’s strike on Thursday draws closer, Anita asks whether parents should step in to help look after a class or support the teachers?
I’m Anita, a mum to two under 5s, a blogger, journalist and author. I’ll be blogging about all things family related whether that’s ranting about legislation, or a general heads up about something to make family life happier and less stressful. 
