Parenting Primary Years

Advice tips and recommendations for parents of children aged 12 and under

Puberty. Another parenting triumph.

My baby is becoming less of a baby, by the day. When she goes back to school after the summer hols, […]

As you may know, Flea’s recently been away for a week on a school ski trip. While she was gone,

Flea is seven. But only for another day or two. It’s true. My girl is turning eight. EIGHT. How the

Today I’m sharing some of my very favourite, tried and tested made up games for five year olds. My five

Why are we so bad at investing in our own self care, wellbeing and happiness when we’re parents? I was

The puppies are evil. Or at least that’s what Flea tells me. I had a coffee this week with my

What do you do when a child doesn’t want to sleep at their Dad’s after a divorce? I’m a big

I had to stop shopping at our local supermarket when Flea earnestly told one of the check-out staff that “My

How should we go about explaining disability to children? My view is that it should be honest, start early and