5th May 2010
Pretty much everyone who works at Perform deals with other people's children on a regular basis. For the most part, the children are pretty well behaved. They are often high spirited so the challenge…
29th April 2010
Whilst sibling rivalry is common, it can be nonetheless upsetting for all involved. As a parent and as someone who deals with children on a daily basis, I've both experienced it first hand and have…
19th April 2010
Today I was chatting with my son about the various jobs which grown ups do - so of course I just had to ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up. His first answer? SpongeBob SquarePants! I suggested…
12th April 2010
As a parent and as a Principal, I think it's often tricky to strike the balance between giving your child the requisite 'push' and allowing them space to develop in their own time. For example,…
2nd April 2010
In writing this post, I'm hoping to sufficiently distract myself from the Easter Treats which I've just purchased for the children... but they are calling my name... just so you know ;). As…
26th March 2010
Depending on your point of view, three is either a crowd; or perhaps the magic number - anyone else remember De La Soul? (I'm showing my age, huh? :)). What about when it comes to friends?. I…
19th March 2010
Spring has sprung! Well slightly. We've had a couple of nice days here in London - I'm seeing crocuses and daffs popping up - so as far as I'm concerned, we're there. The good news - longer,…
11th March 2010
A little over ten years ago, the very first Perform school opened its doors. Prior to starting Perform I was working as a musical theatre actress and, like most jobbing actors, while I loved my time…
8th March 2010
Yesterday I met a fellow Mummy for coffee and cake; her two children are a little older than mine - her eldest is 11 and her youngest is 9. To date, (that is to say, until her eldest started secondary…
1st March 2010
I was chatting to a few parents after a Perform class this week, when one of the children came running up to me; very excitedly:. "Lucy, Lucy - I've got a massive brew - do you want to see?".…
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