Dyslexia is a rainbow, a spectrum of abilities and difficulties. The difficulties are what we focus on and what I thought dyslexia was, but it’s so much more than that. Some of our most brilliant and talented minds are dyslexic, Richard Branson, Steven Spielberg, Albert Einstein, Oliver Reed, Agatha Christie, to name but a few.… Continue reading Understanding Dyslexia, an ongoing Journey
I generally refer to mornings in our house as a military operation! Time is precious and to get everyone clothed, cleaned, fed and out of the house on time, it requires a Sargent Major- me! Cereal is therefore the obvious breakfast choice for speed and ease but, it doesn’t help that lately, I’ve become a… Continue reading Healthy in a Hurry- Breakfast
A few months ago, when J was away, the children had been in bed for a few hours, when I heard the familiar sound of my eldest (K) moving around and chatting to herself. I went into her room, to find her sitting looking at the doorway. I walked over to say goodnight and tuck… Continue reading Dealing with Night Terrors
“Mummy, I think I need alcohol” my then 3 year old (the middle one- Lou) said innocently. “Sorry darling, what did you say?” thinking I’d miss heard. “Alcohol Mummy. I poorly” “Oh you mean Calpol!” I giggled to myself thinking, “That’s one for the baby book!” With three of them, it’s constant! The nasal drips… Continue reading Tips to Treat Colds, Coughs and Croup
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