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The Missin’ G

On August 4, 2021 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Education, Parenting, UncategorizedLeave a comment

"I am not judgin'. But for me the missin' G is not about speakin'. It's just about spellin'."

Child standing in front of a billboard which reads 'No fake news here'.

What Have I Said Yes To?

On June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, UncategorizedLeave a comment

"Sometimes I've said yes to as many as six impossible things before breakfast - because I wasn't actually listening."

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Hand-me-downs: The politics of portable potty loans

On May 24, 2021May 24, 2021 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Environment, Fashion, UncategorizedLeave a comment

"Children so quickly outgrow things that when you see a friend about to be sucked into the blackhole that is new parenthood, you want to help. (It's not at all driven by a selfish motive to clear out all the redundant kit cluttering up your house.)"

Child with pink and purple hair

You’re NOT going out like that young lady!

On April 26, 2021May 12, 2021 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Fashion, Uncategorized3 Comments

"When I am a teenager I shall dye my hair purple, With red high heels that give me blisters and I can't walk in properly."

Pot of jelly and NHS mug on hospital bedside table

Tender Loving Care

On March 31, 2021May 12, 2021 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Health, Parenting, Uncategorized3 Comments

"Now my body was broken and I was the one being looked after."

Child sorting lentils into bowls

Lockdown Scavenger Hunt – A to Z of lockdown life

On February 27, 2021 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Education, Environment, Health, Parenting, Relationships, Uncategorized, WorkLeave a comment

"M is for more coffee"

Child counting origami paper stars

Teacher’s Pet – An unspoken side effect of home schooling?

On January 30, 2021 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Education, Parenting, UncategorizedLeave a comment

"I want to be declared Star of the Week! All that time I'm putting in to focusing on letter formation and phonic blends... I deserve a class clap and a rainbow emoji goddamnit!"

Mother and baby in a giant hammock

My Magic Wishing Chair – The adventures of a parent on bedtime duty

On December 17, 2020 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Parenting, UncategorizedLeave a comment

I sit in the shadows - waiting for the sound of breathing to become deep and even so I can creep out - and let my magic chair whisk me away.

Child walking through a misty park

Lockdown V.2 – Childfree but not carefree…

On November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Education, Environment, Health, Parenting, Uncategorized, WorkLeave a comment

If my child is being cared for by someone else all day, what will I use to excuse all my failures?

Child in pushchair at the Serpentine

Ode to my trusty pushchair

On October 2, 2020 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Parenting, Travel, UncategorizedLeave a comment

"Sorry for all the times I hung too many heavy bags on your back and when she leapt out you fell over."

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After a decade as a showbiz journalist I left the red carpet to become a mother. Now my life is less glitz and glamour and more trials and tantrums. But maybe it always was... This is my inside scoop on parenting, as I experience it.

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  • The Missin' G
    The Missin' G
  • What Have I Said Yes To?
    What Have I Said Yes To?
  • Hand-me-downs: The politics of portable potty loans
    Hand-me-downs: The politics of portable potty loans
  • You're NOT going out like that young lady!
    You're NOT going out like that young lady!
  • Tender Loving Care
    Tender Loving Care
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