Best 4 Mum

Last year I bought my son J 4 or 5 pairs of gloves from a local shop of the 'poundland' variety.  They were 79 pence per pair and I bought multiple pairs.  They had distinctive rubbery designs on the palms to make them easier for rugby catches, etc.  and they were a nice fit.  I labelled each glove ... Read More about Missing Gloves

We've been having some problems with my son's personal hygiene recently.  He'd got fairly good at wiping his bum and whilst it wasn't perfect (a few skid marks); it wasn't so bad.  Then all of a sudden it seemed to get worse.  It's like he doesn't care. can't be bothered, etc.  I'd have thought it ... Read More about Pooey Pants

What's homework time like in your house?  In ours it is a nightmare.  It really shouldn't be.  My son is bright and performing at about a year above his age.  The work is challenging, but not over the top.  I think the real problem is that there is just too much of it and he gets tired or fed up ... Read More about Homework Stress

At my son's school you are not allowed to bring your child with you to the meeting with the teacher and you are expected to make child care arrangements.  There are a few slots just after school when you can leave your child in the library and they will be supervised, but there are only 3 of these ... Read More about Child Care And School Parent’s Evenings

A babysitter is a temporary phase in life for many teenagers (usually girls).  It's that phase when you're old enough and capable enough to left in charge, but young enough to not have developed an active evening social life.  By its very nature it's a transitional phase towards the end of secondary ... Read More about Babysitting