14th December 2010
It's with great sadness that I've watched the various stories surrounding the tuition fees unfold. While I don't condone violence in any form, I can't help but feel that a unruly minority…
25th November 2010
Earlier this month I read an article in the Observer which shared the results of a research project which seemed to suggest that the fewer siblings a child has, the happier they are; and that only children…
18th November 2010
Earlier this month, we organised some Diwali-themed entertainment at a Mela (a Diwali celebration) at the Nehru Centre in Central London. We devised a theatre arts workshop which we did with 70 children…
6th November 2010
So how was your October? Hope you all had an amazing Half Term and Halloween!. As usual it's been all go here so sorry this is about a week late. Am now thinking about Christmas and promising myself…
27th October 2010
Since becoming a parent, I've been increasingly concerned about the amount of time I spend working. It's very difficult to shut off when you run your own business (or indeed to shut off from any…
19th October 2010
I've been watching Rebecca Ferguson's journey through X Factor with interest. Remember her first audition?. Beautiful girl; wonderful voice - and yet as she admitted herself, she's lost confidence.…
11th October 2010
Well, the Chancellor's child benefit cut announcement last week understandably caused something of an uproar . While many people believe that it's fairer that 'wealthier' families are…
5th October 2010
Hard to believe September's over already, huh? The nights are drawing in (boo, hiss); it keeps on raining (more boos and hisses). So grab yourself a lovely cuppa (or possibly something stronger) and…
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…
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