As you stand surrounded by the debris of domesticity, up to your armpits in washing, cradling a sick child and wondering what's for dinner can I ask what are your thoughts on feminism? I know probably not your most pressing issue at the moment but bear with me. … [Read more...]
Ten Golden Rules of Parenting
This is not the advice in the parenting books - this is advice you take when you have ditched aspirations of perfection and are simply in survival mode. Never wake a sleeping child. If they are not bothering you don't bother them (admittedly this is how my kitchen came to be painted pink - but it was old and needed a facelift). Children don't … [Read more...]
The Body Issue
Losing weight is a big goal for me this year, although to date I've done nothing about it (putting down the chocolate brownie right now). It seems I am not alone in this goal and women's magazines everywhere are taking the whole new year resolution of getting slimmer to new heights. You can't find a magazine that doesn't offer a new diet, training … [Read more...]
