Expat Life: Settling back in Qatar after a summer away

This time last week we were headed to the airport ready to board the plane back to our life in Qatar, our second expat stint…

How can I help my cautious child?

Just like that, summer is over.  We’re home. What felt like eternity when we boarded the plane on the 22nd June for eleven weeks in…

Reading Eggs: A head start before school starts?

Last year my eldest started school in the sense he went to into the preschool class attached to the school he would attend.  However going…

Is it worth taking younger children to the Black Country Museum?

One thing I’m finding this summer is that if we don’t get out of the house my boys go a little store crazy.  I end…

Becoming a paparazzi mama this summer #HolidayMoments

Holidays.  They mean many things to many people. From the long (long) school summer holidays to the exotic trips away.  Enchanting city breaks to wonderful…

When you’re feeling lost in motherhood

On October 7th 2012 my life changed forever as my eldest son was born. Until that moment I had no idea how much my life…

Building water confidence with the new water wings from Zoggs

Since I’ve had the two boys getting places has taken me longer and been much more daunting. Ignore the fact that I managed to fly…