Meltdown. He’s having a meltdown. She had a meltdown. The word ‘meltdown’ has become normalised and I hear it on a daily basis from different people. It can be used to describe a range of reactions and behaviour. I have…
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Creativity in kids is a hugely important part of their development. Self-expression is not only therapeutic but it promotes self-esteem, helps to hone motor skills, encourages experiment and above all provides a much-needed break from academic subjects. From those early…
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If like me, you have a teenager in the house, I expect you may have the same issues and worries about their obsession with their small screens. Issues such as the amount of time spent on it and reluctance to…
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Well, the last couple of weeks have been an eye-opener for me I can tell you. It is all happening, going to a new school, growing up and girls. The teen started high school and suddenly we have seen it all;…
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Back to school. Back to school. Back to school. I am chanting that quietly in my head. Not because I am really looking forward to it (well, maybe a bit) but really to remind me that there is still uniform…
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When the time comes for your little darlings to make that big move to high school, it is expensive. You have to buy a whole new school uniform, shoes and accessories and of course, the all important school bag. When you…
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A is for appetite. Hungry? Always! My food bills must quadruple during the holidays. Term time, they eat breakfast, lunch at tea with a few snacks in between. In the summer holidays, they are ready for lunch an hour after…
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We love the summer holidays but they can be a serious drain on the family finances. This year, we are having a frugal family summer and finding as many free things to do as we can. Here are a few…
Read More »It has been such a gorgeous summer so far this year, with long days of blue skies and sunshine. Not something that we are particularly used to in this country, but we definitely shouldn’t moan about it. We need to…
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Hello and welcome to my blog. I'm Nikki, mum of four, wife, teacher, writer and drinker of many cups of tea. This blog is pretty much anything that pops into my head, an eclectic mix of family life and lots more. Grab a cuppa and have a read.
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