Things that are to do with the life of a family. Including discussions, home, education, clothing, shoes, etc
Last year I was worrying about the impact of my son with special needs going to school. I did not know whether he would be fully supported or if he could cope. Would he make friends okay, would he keep up with his peers. If I am honest I have become so complacent about his … Read more
I am sure that I am not alone in finding men difficult to buy for. This week sees my husband’s birthday, our wedding anniversary and Father’s day! I like to get something personal in there and previously we made Father’s Day biscuits. This year I was lucky enough to go on a chocolate course, so … Read more
This week we received a copy of our youngest son’s School Sensory Profile. For the first time in writing he officially had Sensory Processing problems. It detailed which areas and at what classification compared to his peers. He scored definite difference (meaning that his sensory processing difficulties were much more than others) in many areas. … Read more
When you have had four children I think you get a general idea about whether to take your child to see a doctor or not. If it’s nothing serious then it’s usually more faff than it’s worth organising everything and everyone to get to the appointment. Then there’s a matter of will they need to … Read more
I really do not know where the time goes – Half Term over before I even knew it. I have been so busy that I realise that I have let my boys play more computer games than is probably good for them. So I was really pleased to be asked to take a character from … Read more
I have been inspired to write this post following the news of the death of Maya Angelou, an inspirational woman. Please be aware that this post deals with some issues of a sensitive nature and some readers may find them upsetting. The first time I really felt that I took control of my life was … Read more
Some days are dark and you cannot find your way. Sometimes you wish that someone would shine a flash light and just give you a helping hand. When the help does not appear and you think what is the point, lying in the dark hoping that death will come. But even death is not your … Read more
With the Sun coming out it’s made me realise that I need to start planning for those long School Summer holidays. With my oldest just taking his A-levels I have learnt a thing or two over the years about surviving those long 6 weeks. Here is a Entertaining the Kids this Summer Dos and Don’ts List: … Read more
Micro-Scooters for Schools At my youngest children’s school last week we had a Family Night and raffle where over £1,200 was raised. I would like to take this opportunity to say a big Thank you to Micro-Scooters UK for donating a Maxi Micro Scooter with T-Bar as a prize. A little boy who is turning 6 very soon … Read more
There has been a lot in the news lately about people not taking their asthma seriously. I have to put my hands up and say I probably am one of those statistics. Is it really dangerous and I seriously need to get my act together or is it a lot of hype about nothing? Growing … Read more