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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 in school uniform sitting in the park eating a lollipop

What did you do at school today?

On September 11, 2020September 10, 2020 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Education, Parenting, RelationshipsLeave a comment

"Digging for treasure, juggling pheasants, playing the trumpet." What does your child really get up to at school?

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Once upon a lockdown… children’s stories retold from a social distance

On June 29, 2020July 2, 2020 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Environment, Health, Parenting, Relationships, Uncategorized4 Comments

"When Grandma stuck her head out of the frontdoor wearing a mask over her face, Little Red Riding Hood did think her ears were looking rather larger and furrier than usual."

Child reclining on a chair and looking at a tablet

Parenting In Lockdown: Let’s Do The Time Warp Again

On April 28, 2020April 30, 2020 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Education, Health, Parenting, Relationships, Uncategorized4 Comments

Time stretches out before us each day, the second hand apparently sticking not ticking, as the question, 'Is it snack time?', plays on repeat."

Child in a medical coat and hat writing on an easle

Coronavirus Lockdown Homeworking/Homeschooling: My Top 10 Watercooler Chats

On March 31, 2020 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Education, Environment, Health, Parenting, Relationships, Uncategorized, WorkLeave a comment

"What other words for bum do you know?"

Child crafting at a table

50 activities for parents to do before their child is five

On February 28, 2020February 28, 2020 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Eating Out, Education, Health, Parenting, Relationships, Travel, Uncategorized1 Comment

"Doing something for yourself shouldn't come bottom of a parent's list."

Child on a roundabout

Girls who hate boys, who hate girls, ’cause they’re boys…

On June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Education, Parenting, Relationships, UncategorizedLeave a comment

"I only want girls to come to my birthday party... And Matthew."

Mother and child on Thames river boat

Digital Detox: Does it make a difference?

On April 10, 2019 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Relationships, Uncategorized1 Comment

"I just got on with my life while the world got on with theirs."

Child sitting in three-way mirror pointing at own reflection

The Truth About Love

On April 1, 2019March 30, 2019 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Parenting, Relationships, UncategorizedLeave a comment

The paradox of parenting is that in truth I think her wonderful.

Child dressed up as a cat and face painted with whiskers

Miaow! Parenting A Child Star

On January 25, 2019January 25, 2019 By nurserywhinesIn Comment, Parenting, Relationships, Uncategorized, WorkLeave a comment

If my daughter decides she wants a life in showbiz I think I might divorce her.

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