23rd August 2010
The One Where I Get Cross About Overly Indulgent Parenting
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
Summertime... But the Living Ain't Easy!
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
This Month in the Blogosphere - July 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
Is Your Child a Perfectionist?
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
Summer Activities for Children
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…
6th July 2010
Helping Your Child to Concentrate
Developing concentration skills is a key part in a child's development - and succeeding in any field, be it artistic, sporting or academic requires the ability to concentrate on the task at hand. Concentration…
29th June 2010
Yesterday, I was wrestling - completely unsuccessfully I might add - with some work (and quite probably huffing and puffing like the big bad wolf). My son wandered over to me and asked what I was doing.…
24th June 2010
Tips to Deal with Bossy Children
Many children reach a 'bossy' stage at one time or another, for most it's simply part of their development - as they develop a stronger sense of self, they want to take more control. This may…
16th June 2010
Becky from Baby Budgeting was kind enough to offer me a guest posting slot this month, so please do pop over to take a look and let me know what you think via the following link - Imaginative Play for Children.…
14th June 2010
The Confidence to be Different
"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.". - Dr Seuss. I love that quote. At Perform, I come into contact…
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