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There’s still a slither of Summer left so we thought it would be a good idea to round up the ten best free family days out in Scotland. Thanks to all the lovely people on Facebook and Twitter who inundated our social media volunteers with suggestions. 1. National Museum of Scotland – Edinburgh You can…

There are so many different ways of looking at our situation, and, if you’re not careful, you can get lost in it all. When there is too much of something, it can be difficult to keep things under control. But, with a little time and patience, it is possible. Sara and I are now entering…

It is with some degree of irony that I sit here writing this post about sibling rivalry when I can hear my three-year-old loudly screaming “Cockadoodledoo!” in his sister’s face while she tries to read her newest Sparkle magazine. I am trying very hard not to intervene, however, having recently versed myself in top tips…

The recent unseasonably lovely weather has caused us here in the office to start counting down the days to our holidays with much excitement and anticipation. I am a firm believer in getting away somewhere, especially in the summer, no matter where to and for how long. I am one of those people who gets…

Richard Burton showered Elizabeth Taylor with some spectacular gifts during their tempestuous romance – jewellery, yachts, cars, furs and of course the famous $1 million dollar Taylor-Burton diamond. Such grand gestures of love are reserved for the small few who can afford to make them, and whilst I’m sure many a lady wouldn’t turn her…

I’ve had friends comment that they think I have 48 hours in my day or else I live in a TARDIS, given all the things I can cram into my life. Last year I surpassed myself, living through my busiest year yet. I was racing from one meeting to the next, writing letters and answering…

I just about fell over when I saw the front of OK! Magazine this week. A fab photo of Victoria Beckham and a story about how she got over PND (postnatal depression). Although I have written about antenatal and postnatal depression for a while now, I’ve never connected Victoria to it. Here are the facts:…

For most mums and dads, especially in the early days of parenting, life is full on and sometimes too much. At this busy point in people’s lives relationships weaken, time with friends becomes a luxury and a little “me” time goes to the bottom of most people’s lists. This can result in isolation, feeling sad,…

When you start out on this great journey we call parenthood it is easy to forget about teamwork. You see, to me being part of a family is like being part of a team. We all have roles to play and we’re all essential to our families running smoothly. That’s not to say there is…

Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them. James Baldwin If this quote is true, then what we do is even more important than what we say. I was out for lunch this week with a friend who works with difficult children in schools.…

Top Ten FREE Family Days Out in Scotland

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The pros and cons of summer holidays

The small things

Slow down, you’re moving too fast

Postnatal depression, Victoria Beckham and early parenting

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The family team

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