As I have said previously I grew up as an only child in a single parent family. We were not particularly well off, we lived in local authority housing and my mother was in receipt of benefits. I was entitled to free school meals as many children are. When I was growing up I wasContinueContinue reading “Long Term Impact of “Poverty””
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Family Holiday Fun Prep
Hello again. We are currently gearing up to go away for a long weekend as a family camping!! Oh the joys!! Children love camping, it is all so exciting and different. However, it is one thing that causes a large amount of stress and anxiety for me. There are several reasons for this. The firstContinueContinue reading “Family Holiday Fun Prep”
HOMESCHOOLING/LOCKDOWN FAILS
Have you ever tried negotiating with a 6 year old to try and work on their phonics…it is not fun. In our house homeschooling very much became a battle of wills which I would inevitably lose. In addition to the daily battles, I was also trying to learn the correct method to use to teachContinueContinue reading “HOMESCHOOLING/LOCKDOWN FAILS”
Working Mumma Bear
So, as I have said previously I did work when the children were young. My occupation was as an administrator/P.A at some local law offices. I worked no less than 30 hours approximately a week for the first 6 years of motherhood. My husband’s job means that he has to work away from home aContinueContinue reading “Working Mumma Bear”
Mumma Bear Roars
Hi there, I am a thirty-something unemployed mother of two who questions every decision that I make. My husband and I have been married for a few years, luckily we still enjoy each other’s company and are on the same page most of the time. So why have I decided to start writing down myContinueContinue reading “Mumma Bear Roars”
Mumma Bear Roars 