Whether they are innate or learned, we all have social roles that we try to live up to. We try to make sure we act appropriately, or conform to what we think is expected of us. We may feel frustrated and agitated because we do not live up to the expectations that are placed upon […]
Can we talk about how quickly kids grow during the first few years of life? I know, everyone warns you that as a new mother, you will blink and your baby will suddenly be a toddler, but it’s truly one of those things you have to experience to really grasp how insanely fast it happens. […]
Some of the most gratifying bonding activities you can do with your kids are escape rooms. Nothing compares to the sense of accomplishment they’ll have after completing a challenging puzzle. They gain essential life skills such as perseverance, creative thinking, and cooperation due to this process. It’s an activity for kids that can indeed check […]
Allosentry was inspired by a personal experience. And an experience that some of you may have faced, but also one that I hope all of you never have to experience. A missing child. It was October 2016, Saturday night. I took my 3-year-old twin boys to meet my friend’s family at an arcade. The place […]
The last time I’d called the Samaritans, I was a teenager. I’d had a row with my mum and felt like jumping in the canal. I called again this spring, 27 years later. It was 2am and I hadn’t slept properly for weeks. I’d been kept awake sobbing and worrying about residents at the care […]
Having a tablet that incorporates full laptop functionality is more than just a bonus. In my book, it’s an essential. Instead of having a separate device for every purpose – a mobile phone, a tablet, a laptop, and a desktop, combining some of those into a single device is easier on your wallet, your resources, […]