Into The Forest
“And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” ― John Muir It feels as though autumn has been here for
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Category: Parenting
Learning to say No
I’ve heard it said that “no” becomes a popular word around the age of two. The statement is often accompanied by an adult roll of
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Judgement Day
Judging others. It can be hard not to. Particularly when they hold views which are very different to our own. It can also be hard
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Lower Moor
As some of the lockdown rules are easing, we are beginning to venture out and about. Most excursions are to outdoor places, such as the
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30 Days Wild
30 Days Wild is an annual challenge run by the Wildlife Trusts. For every day in June, participants are invited to do something to connect
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Stop Motion
Lockdown continues, and my mission to find things to amuse our toddler continues too. Painting, outdoor time, dinosaur creative play; there’s plenty to keep us
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Conversation Starter
Today’s post is a stream of consciousness. A conversation starter; or so it has proved when I’ve raised the subject. Particularly with other parents who
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Rats
The first new moon of 2020 falls over this weekend. The first new moon of any year also heralds the Chinese New Year. Tomorrow, 25
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Lower Shaw Farm
As our son develops, so we try to introduce him to new experiences. Not all of them become regular activities, but Lower Shaw Farm is
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Questions
Humans are, by nature, inquisitive creatures. Even before we are old enough to ask “why?”, we seek to learn and to understand from others. As
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