I was on the radio last week. It was the first time I’d been on the air in a couple of years and I really enjoyed it. The topic of conversation was a belter too: has parenting become harder in the 21st century? Now, obviously, I’ve only been a parent in this era so it’s …
I don’t mind admitting that I’ve been feeling down lately. We have the prospect of another six months of restrictions with coronavirus cases on the rise again. Added to that, my job is coming to a premature end. It was originally supposed to last until the end of next year. That changed to the end …
Well, where to start, eh? These are unprecedented times, the like of which we only usually expect to encounter in films. There’s so much to worry and feel down about and, by using the phrase ‘silver linings’ in this post, I’m not trying to downplay the severity of the situation we find ourselves in. It’s …
Like many parents, I experience self-doubt all the time. I’m forever wondering whether I’m doing enough for my kids and if I’m giving them the same kind of happy childhood that I enjoyed. I often feel that I’m average at best and somehow letting my children down. Times are tough and modern life is becoming …