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Here’s my July columns for Parent24 (click on the images to go to them!)

I’ve been promising to publish this for a while. So, today’s the day I will actually knuckle down and do it. As my kid approached her eighth birthday, the excitement…

I’ll keep this brief, because I don’t think I need to be verbose today. I’ll say this – on turning 33. If I must reflect upon the year gone by,…

I know it’s on almost everyone’s minds right now. Lots of people say things, do things, post things. This is mine. Growing up, the way I did – thanks mom…

Dear Daughter-Child,   You are eight today. Whilst that notion fills me with complete glee and a tinge of sadness over how quickly you’ve grown up, I am – as…

Today is three years since my Mother left us to go dancing with my Dad. The letters I write to my parents on marker-days or anniversaries don’t serve as some…

Dear Mom, Mother’s Day. I was thinking about you this morning and having a little internal monologue. This is my third one, without you. Here I go, with that internal monologue.…

It’s getting chillier by the day round these parts. With winter coming, it’s time to wrap up, throw that extra blanket on your bed and bring out those funky stockings.…

There are a few things very close to my heart, and one of those is the importance of education. You see, dear audience, I have a kid who loves maths.…

Yes, I am really blogging about toilet paper again. It’s okay. I thought I’d interject with a little bit of funny wisdom. Dear Daughter, You saw this today, and this…