28th September 2010
Confidence is something that we'd all love to be able to infuse our children with - I'm sure many parents have wished it was something you could bottle and administer now and again. Alas, I…
21st September 2010
Earlier this month, for the first time I really felt like a parent. This might seem like a slightly odd confession given that I have two children; but bear with me and all will become clear :). My…
13th September 2010
Hello there!. A couple of weeks ago I penned a post bemoaning what I saw as overly indulgent parenting - it was always going to be a little controversial - let's face it - posts expressing opinions…
6th September 2010
Goodness - hasn't August just flown by? I do hope you've all had a wonderful time over the Summer. At Perform, we've been super-busy preparing for the Autumn term and getting plans in place…
27th August 2010
Wow - it's been yet another hectic week! No rest for the wicked, eh?. This week I've been working hard with our Regional Partner Simon Fielding on developing a new series of training courses…
23rd August 2010
Dear readers, this particular post is in grave danger of dissolving into an incoherent rant of epic proportions - hopefully I can hold it together long enough to put forward my argument in a sane and sensible…
10th August 2010
If I had a £1 for every person who said "Oh that must be a lovely job - nice long Summer holidays, huh?", I'd be rich beyond my wildest dreams and sunning myself on my own idyllic island -…
3rd August 2010
Hello and welcome to this month in the blogosphere - July 2010 edition. Essentially it's a round up post of anything and everything which has made me inadvertently snort tea out of my nostrils,…
26th July 2010
As a (recovering) perfectionist myself, I spent years labouring under the misapprehension that perfectionism was a 'good' thing. It meant I was dedicated, it meant I did a good job, it meant I was…
20th July 2010
Well the Summer holidays are upon us!. I really can't believe how this year's flown by! If the Summer holidays have somewhat snuck up on you and you're worried about how you're going…
A psychologist's 7 tips for a seamless school drop-off
Dr Lucy Russell shares how theatre boosts your child's focus and learning
A summer joy: What to expect at our holiday course
Alice's 160th birthday: Where to celebrate the classic tale this summer
Why I agree with Anna Maxwell Martin: Every child has individual needs
Join us for Bring a Friend Week
Fun and easy tongue twisters to practise at home
Lucy's 25 tips for raising confident kids
Rome 'n Jewels: Our reVamped take on a Shakespeare classic
5 ways to keep the kids entertained these Easter holidays in and around London