I have mentioned a few times on the blog my passion for skiing. I really do think it is an amazing way to spend time together as a family, if only we lived in the mountains! The bulk of my skiing over the years has been in the French Alps, although I did ski in […]
Have you got a climber in the family? You know the children I mean, the ones who seem to master the art of climbing up on the furniture before they can even walk. Yes – the little ones that cause a massive headache for their parents, the ones that make you hold your breath and shut your […]
Being a mum is a tough job, there is no disputing that. What is even tougher, is being a mum who holds strong convictions on how to raise her children, work, as well as do all the chores at home. Parenting is one of the most rewarding things out there, but even the ideal multitasking, […]
Welcome to part nine in our series of encouraging active children. Whilst we advocate keeping active all year round both indoor and outdoor, many people do find it easier to stay active during the warmer weather and therefore find it easier to encourage this in their children also during the spring and summer months . […]
Welcome to part eight of our series on encouraging active children. I was talking to someone yesterday who was telling me that they pretty much hibernate in the winter months as they don’t like being outside. She was telling me that after school pick up they go straight home and everyone puts their PJs on […]
That wonderful white stuff…snow of course. You might think that the summer is a strange time to dream of snow but as any skier or snow boarder will tell you, that’s when you start to think about next season and if and when you will be able to hit the slopes. I’m a skier. It […]
Welcome to part three of our active children series. The summer term at school is always a busy one sports wise for the big kids, with all sorts going on. Sports days are of course the things that come around every year. I know they aren’t for everyone but I think there are lots of […]
Have you ever felt lonely? Are you worried that someone you know might be lonely? Loneliness can affect many people, of different ages and at different stages of life but it can affect older people in particular, especially if they do not have a partner into older age or family around them. Recent research from […]