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To my son’s teacher on his first day of school – I’m sorry

‘It’s going to be the bestest day ever’. Those are the words of my son before his first day of [...]

By |September 9th, 2019|Parenting|8 Comments

5 ways we’re getting ready for starting ‘big school’

Got a little one starting school for the first time? Me too. And having been there, done it and got [...]

By |January 21st, 2019|Parenting|6 Comments

Is it ever ok to miss your child’s first day of school?

Is it ever ok to miss your child’s first day of school? I don’t mean the first day of a [...]

By |September 7th, 2018|Parenting|5 Comments

‘I cried hot burning tears because I dreaded the reaction my shoes would get at school’

BB started school for the first time this week, which needless to say made me think about my first day [...]

By |September 11th, 2015|Family life, Uncategorised|24 Comments

A letter to my baby on your first day of school

Dear BB, It’s been four years and 23 days since you were born and changed my world forever. Just like [...]

By |September 7th, 2015|School|10 Comments

Preparing your child for starting ‘big’ school

This time next week is BB’s first day of school. With the exception of becoming a big sister starting 'big' [...]

By |August 31st, 2015|Parenting|12 Comments