I do a monthly round up for everything we've read each month. Himself focuses on science articles and forums and news, so he's not getting a section - books only! Large boy Despite his recent embargo on me writing about him, large boy has agreed to help with the reviews this month, if somewhat briefly.… Continue reading May 2023 Reading
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Year 6 Horrors: 4 SATS
I've decided to document large boy's journey through his year 6 experiences with a series of posts sharing a tongue in cheek assessment of what it's like having a 10 or 11 year old child. SATS Hmm maybe not so much tongue in cheek on this on. Not to mention it would probably have been… Continue reading Year 6 Horrors: 4 SATS
April 2023 Reading
I do a monthly round up for everything we've read each month. Himself focuses on science articles and forums and news, so he's not getting a section - books only! Large boy Despite his recent embargo on me writing about him, large boy has agreed to help with the reviews this month, if somewhat briefly.… Continue reading April 2023 Reading
Turning point
This is the second post I've started this evening. The first one, I was just rounding off when large boy came to sit next to me. He peeked over my shoulder and objected that I was mentioning an argument we had last week. Since my very point that I had been making was that I… Continue reading Turning point
Year 6 Horrors: 3 The Drama
I've decided to document large boy's journey through his year 6 experiences with a series of posts sharing a tongue in cheek assessment of what it's like having a 10 or 11 year old child. The Drama Oh the drama! Sooooo much drama and we're only at the start of the pre-teen phase. Every time… Continue reading Year 6 Horrors: 3 The Drama
Coping with migraines in children
Last autumn I wrote about my experiences with migraines as an adult. However, small boy has also been suffering with classic childhood migraines since he was about 4 and a half. Before I go further, I want to be absolutely clear that I'm not a medical professional and our experiences shouldn't guide you in responding… Continue reading Coping with migraines in children
March 2023 Reading
I do a monthly round up for everything we've read each month. Himself focuses on science articles and forums and news, so he's not getting a section - books only! Large boy The Book Smugglers, Tilly and the Map of Stories, and The Treehouse Library by Anna James He read all all three of these… Continue reading March 2023 Reading
Foxes and rabbits
Just a short one today. I wanted to share how much small boy and I have been enjoying Wild Isles with David Attenborough. He's loved the golden eagles and mason bees, the starlings and orca. The night cameras showing the foxes and rabbits were particularly impressive. What's been really lovely is watching him absolutely entranced… Continue reading Foxes and rabbits
News apps for kids
Large boy wants a news app for his phone. He's been reading the Google suggestions and it's all junk, he's set it to tell him about superheroes and gaming. But he's been reading First News at school and loves that, so I've been doing some investigating of the options available. We want something more global,… Continue reading News apps for kids
Year 6 Horrors: 2 Social Media
I've decided to document large boy's journey through his year 6 experiences with a series of posts sharing a tongue in cheek assessment of what it's like having a 10 or 11 year old child. Social Media We held out for so long. Lots of other children in large boy's class seemed to have phones… Continue reading Year 6 Horrors: 2 Social Media