I have a confession to make. I am a home-schooling mama of four. I write about finding joy in motherhood, parenting and – yep, you guessed it – home-schooling. But since the UK went into lock-down three weeks ago and life as we know it went all topsy turvy, I have not schooled my children. […]
12 Books that have helped me become a better parent
I have noticed that the louder life gets, the more directions I get pulled in, or the more demands that are made on my time, the stronger my urge to curl into a comfy corner and read. I find refuge in words, solace in other people’s stories, and inspiration in the narratives of those who […]
On marathon running and learning what to lean on
Sometimes a song sings through a season of life. It resonates with our circumstances and situations, echoing our emotions, drawing us into a dance of hope or fear or pain or distress, daring us to feel all the feels we sometimes push down or push away. And as we enter into the song, the lyrics […]
Home-schooling in Unusual Times
As I write, schools across the UK have been asked to shut down indefinitely. In the space of the last few days, a few friends have been in touch asking about what our home-schooling day looks like as they look to shaping their own. I imagine many more might thought have similar questions, so I thought it best to write our family rhythm up so it’s easy to point people too.
Chocolate Celebration Beetroot Brownies
We celebrated our wedding anniversary this week. It’s been nine whole years since I stood at that altar before friends, family and God, and promised all of me in exchange for all of him. Where has the time gone? (This article contains affiliate links to products. I may receive a small commission for purchases made […]