Talking is a big part of our family life. Whatever direction our teens are taking on their route to adulthood and however nervous I might feel sometimes I take comfort from the chats we have. Tonight was no exception. My daughter is an extraordinary young woman. She has…
The sun has put in an appearance and Royal Ascot and Henley Regatta are on the horizon, which can only mean one thing – hat season is here again. However, whilst the days for only wearing hats at official or celebratory occasions are over, hats are quite simply…
If you are a woman of a certain age you will know that the menopause is about so much more than just hot flushes, irrational behaviour and uncomfortable sex. Pink, plump vaginas, pelvic floor exercises and how to do the perfect “Jimmy Choo” poo (ie with heels on)…
A mother’s love is an undisputed guarantee that travels the test of time but there are moments when it is tested to its limits and how we respond says a lot as to its value. My eldest is close to completing his second year at university but his…
A fellow parenting blogger asked me recently what the biggest challenge of parenting teenagers is compared to the younger years. My answer was quite simply, learning to give up control. I say learning because it does not come naturally as a mother to let go, it takes not…
This week marks the second year anniversary of the Tweens, Teens & Beyond linky, a collaboration between Sharon, Nicky and I, for those bloggers like us who wanted to share their experiences, passions, and opinions of life beyond the early parenting years. Sadly, however, like all good things…
Christian Dior is synonymous with femininity, elegance and timeless splendour. It is also, as the title of its V&A exhibition suggests, the “stuff of dreams”. The furore surrounding the Christian Dior Designer of Dreams exhibition at the V&A has been building to crescendo point since its announcement last…
Good morning and welcome to the monthly Tweens, Teens & Beyond link-up, hosted by me and fellow bloggers Sharon at After The Playground and Nicky at Not Just The Three of Us. I have to admit to being pleased to say farewell to January and to welcome in February…
