by samanthasimmonds | Jul 21, 2016 | Children, Opinion, Parenting
I’ve spent the weekend feeling anxious, nauseous even, with butterflies in my stomach. I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t eat! What did she think of us? Should I text her to say we liked her? Ok just one text! Why hasn’t she responded? Should I call? Ok just one call…I’ll...
by samanthasimmonds | Apr 27, 2016 | Children, Expert Advice, Opinion, Parenting
The pre-bedtime talk once again turns to burglars and my son Zevi’s chocolate brown eyes fill with fear. For a second, I forget and get ready to roll out my well-worn response. ‘Don’t be silly. There are no burglars. You’re safe here. Now go to sleep and don’t...
by samanthasimmonds | Feb 24, 2016 | Children, Fun, holiday, Parenting
8 years into parenting and I have still somehow not managed to come to terms with the fact a holiday isn’t actually a rest, it’s just a “change of scenery”. Every holiday we’ve taken has left me more exhausted than before we left. Our mini staycation in Wales over...
