Parenting Without a Degree: How I Found My Way with Expert Help

Parenting Without a Degree: How I Found My Way with Expert Help
“Mum? Do you need to go to university to be a teacher?” my eldest daughter asked as we drove to swimming lessons. “Yes, you do. You need a degree.” “And do you need a degree… View Post

Counting My Blessings

Counting My Blessings
Like so many around the world today, I was saddened and shocked by the news of the Princess of Wales’s cancer diagnosis. Saturday mornings are nonstop in our household, which means no time for consuming… View Post

Your first day of school

Your first day of school
The day has finally arrived when I have all three children in school. Today was my youngest’s first day of school and she walked off without a glance backwards. I was under strict orders not… View Post

Blogging, Books and Beyond

Blogging, Books and Beyond
It has been far too long since I last posted here at Love, Mum. I’m currently tucked into a corner of our local library seeking quiet inspiration. I’ve been browsing through past blog posts and… View Post

The Case for Childhood Boredom

The Case for Childhood Boredom
It’s the resounding echo of children by week five of the Summer holiday: “Muuuuuummmmmmmm….I’m boooooooorrred.” You’ve visited all the beaches and reluctantly agreed to be the older sister in endless games of pretend. There have… View Post