Hippie Child has started Year 12. I think I’m going to take up serious drinking. In fact, I don’t know why Liquorland doesn’t have a discount card for HSC parents, it would be a marketing goldmine. I’ve given her the pep talk. We started off strong, she even did some study on day one. Now if we can just get through the next 364 days we’ll be … [Read more...]
Awards, Exams, Results
Tis the season for awards and results. Parents around the country have sat through speech nights and award ceremonies en masse. Some will be celebrating successes, others will be focusing on their children's OTHER talents rather than academic achievement. If need be tongue rolling can be considered a highly sought after skill if that's all you've … [Read more...]
Choices, Chances and Life’s Big Lottery
It's hard work this helicopter mum thing. Seriously, all this hovering is EXHAUSTING. Those of you with young children who are just in the "keep 'em safe, don't let 'em do anything dangerous" stage of helicopter mothering, let me tell you when you get to the final years of high school it takes on a whole new level of demanding! Last night was … [Read more...]
