Children

The Duchess of Cambridge – Amazing Granny

I listened with excitement to Giovanna Fletcher’s Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast with the Duchess of Cambridge talking about her 5 Big Questions survey; I was especially delighted when the Duchess mentioned the role that her grandmother played in her Early Years. I have to agree with the Duchess that a grandmother can be a positive …

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One Potato, Two Potato, Cultural Capital Potato More!

During one of my recent quality visits to a setting, I had lunch with the children. One of the children stated that they are having mashed potatoes for lunch. I replied: “Ooh, I was meant to have mashed potato for my dinner yesterday, in the hotel. Instead, I had sweet potato chips!” Child: “Sweet potato?” …

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Parenting is Difficult! Full Stop!

There I was in the supermarket on a busy Friday morning. As I got to the till, I heard a child screaming and out of the corner of my eye I could see this child throwing himself on the floor. With a quick, experienced eye, I judged him to be about four. His mum (I assumed), …

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