Primary issues
As a working mum, I have felt extremely lucky to have had an employer who was flexible enough to offer me school hours (and term time only, which has been an incredible blessing). However, all that is likely to change soon due to my office relocating to the North East. This got me thinking about [...]
What I’ve learnt from my father
Yes, it’s father’s day this weekend and time to reflect on what whether there is a special relationship between a father and daughter. I have a perfect specimen, a wonderful father who at the the sprightly age of 84 is enjoying a new lease of life in his new home. Ok, he’s got a few [...]
How I become the Nappy Lady
Anyone who knows me personally knows that I am not a naturally maternal woman. You won’t offend me by pointing that out. I love my children dearly, but I belong to the old-fashioned school which says that a mother’s role is to train her children for independence. Not be their personal slave until they move [...]
Who make better parents – mothers or fathers?
There are many polarised views on whether mothers or fathers generally make better parents. Some believe that women are biologically programmed to nurture. Others believe that girls are socialised into a parental role more than boys are. Some will point to the high incidence of men who go to great lengths to avoid contributing financially [...]
