Work Life Balance

I have a number of important and often conflicting priorities in my current stage of life , listed in no particular order of importance : my children, my family, my relationships, my friendships, my ... Read More

I was in a meeting when my phone started vibrating and I saw the dreaded words "School Office" flash up.  Any parent will recognise the palpable fear that rushes through your body when... Read More

One of my favourite podcasts at the moment is Elizabeth Days How to Fail – a formatted podcast where people (usually successful and famous) give examples of how they have failed and what it has... Read More

I've spent the last few months in crisis mode at work, gradually becoming more and more worn down as we try to get to grips with the situation.  I have not been enjoying it and in a momentar... Read More

Have you ever watched a toddler trying to do a puzzle? I love the mix of concentration and confusion on their little face as they just try to jam the shapes into any of the holes in the puzzle b... Read More

The last blog I wrote was about the summer holidays ( link ) and I am writing this in early December with chocolate advent calendars already started. I am sure that like many of you juggling wor... Read More

We are celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary next week. Where did the time go? Being 10 years married makes me feel older than my own age does.  My husband and I were talking in the... Read More