DO MANNERS STILL MATTER? — Parentdish.co.uk
| May 18, 2012 | Filled under family, the way we live |
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David Cameron has said that children should stand up when a teacher – or even their parent – enters the room, prompting widespread debate. We could be seeing a resurgence of popularity when it comes to old-fashioned manners. The cult parenting books du jour - French Children Don’t Throw Food and French Kids Eat Everything - both explain why it is… more
WEIRD POST-PREGNANCY BODY CHANGES YOU MIGHT NOT EXPECT — Parentdish.co.uk
| May 15, 2012 | family, health |
It was my own experience of ‘phantom kicks’ which I still get way post-pregnancy that prompted this feature. After assuming I was just weird for a long time, I mentioned them to other mums and found it’s really common! As is wishing someone would invent a post-maternity section in clothes shops. more
THE RISE OF COT COUTURE — Red
| May 14, 2012 | fashion & beauty, the way we live |
Has fashion finally gone gaga? The baby designer clothing industry is booming – so is it bonkers, or what all the hip babies are wearing? For Red’s June 2012 issue, I investigated exactly who is spending £500 on a Gucci changing bag. Personally, I wouldn’t even if I could afford it - but then I do have a serious… more
KIDS’ BOOK CLUB: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE — Parentdish
| May 11, 2012 | books, arts & culture |
This week, author Maurice Sendak died at 83, and around the world, people felt genuine grief. I wrote about Where The Wild Things Are for my new column on children’s classics for Parentdish here. more
Under reconstruction!
| May 4, 2012 | uncategorised |
I am currently rebuilding my site from scratch and am in the process of uploading loads of past work. Please come back soon! more
KIDS’ BOOK CLUB: WINNIE-THE-POOH — Parentdish
| May 3, 2012 | Filled under books, arts & culture, family |
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The first in my new series for Parentdish.co.uk on rediscovering the classic children’s books when you become a parent yourself. I couldn’t choose anything other than A.A. Milne for my first column – it’s the ultimate children’s book. more
WHY KNITTING IS THE ME-TIME CHOICE FOR TODAY’S BUSY MUMS — Parentdish
| April 7, 2012 | Filled under family, knitting, sewing & craft |
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You may well ask where a working mum finds the time to knit, but that’s precisely the point. more
BE AN E-BOOK BESTSELLER – Woman & Home
| March 16, 2012 | Filled under books, arts & culture |
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Like to write a book, but fear you couldn’t get a publisher? Olivia Gordon outlines another route. more
THIS IS WHAT A CAREER PATH LOOKS LIKE IN 2012 — Red
| March 5, 2012 | Filled under the way we live, work |
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Women speak about non-linear career paths more
WELCOME TO WOMANHOOD: SHOULD YOU MARK YOUR DAUGHTER’S FIRST PERIOD? Parentdish.co.uk
| February 14, 2012 | Filled under family |
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Welcome to Womanhood: Should you mark your daughter’s first period? It’s a rite of passage that should be marked without embarrassment, says one woman. more