Are you are affected by any of the issues in the stories below? Or you are simply one of the thousands of people whose personal or family situation means that part-time working options are the only ones that can work for you? It can be really hard to get a new job on a part… Read More
Both the Guardian and the TES have recently published articles that included the statistic that 57% of teachers believe that SEN in schools is being misdiagnosed. Even worse, the articles then went on to reveal that “nearly two-thirds (64%) thought that some parents who have a child with a learning issue that could be addressed… Read More
Introducing Daddy Cooks Food My husband, Matt, does a great deal of cooking in our household. He also has a very successful Instagram account, daddy_cooks_food, where he shares his own recipes, food products and recipes from others. For a while now, I have been thinking that he should guest post on Someone’s Mum, as I… Read More
Motherhood can be pretty lonely, especially in the first few years. Just keeping a whole tiny person loved, safe, fed and dressed can seem like the most monumental of tasks, let alone attempting it all AND leaving the house at the same time. It’s easy to slip into a routine of naps and feeds and… Read More
This week, the finalists for the upcoming Bloody Awesome Parents Awards, or BAPs were announced. This is the first set of awards to specifically recognise SEND parent bloggers and allow them to be recognised for their talents, their stories and their families – from the everyday to the exceptional. The BAPs celebrate SEND bloggers, recognise… Read More
What I am asking for may be impossible. For my son, many things are – at least for now. He struggles to run, jump and play like other little boys. Communication is difficult and must be learned, painstakingly; it is not instinctual. He faces many challenges, mini-mountains to overcome, every day. Some days, he struggles… Read More
There’s nothing quite like a cold winter to remind us of the importance of having a home that is well equipped to handle the rigours of the chilly season. With so much time spent indoors, the importance of having homely, warm and enjoyable surroundings is all the more underscored. As the temperature threatens to rise… Read More
Twenty years have passed – a brief eternity. At school, I turned my tie around and used the skinny side, because you did. I begged my mother for Kickers, because you wore them. The passions and pulses of our teenage hearts were similar then, though I would not have believed it; I thought you were… Read More
If you have just received a diagnosis of gestational diabetes, the first thing that you need to know is that you are not to blame. That sinking sensation, the feelings of guilt and shame – let them go. It is not your fault. Finding out that you are at risk of sugar levels spiking during pregnancy is… Read More
We have to face facts. We may never be able to enjoy a typical family holiday – at least, not one abroad. I sometimes dream of sandy beaches, of 5 star resorts and fancy hotel rooms, of all-inclusive stays and eating out every evening. I dream of Disneyland. But changes in routine are extremely difficult… Read More
Last night, I slept soundly. I was not up late into the night, marking essays, setting three different types of targets. I did not toss and turn, fretting about the parent I should have phoned, the spreadsheets I should have filled in. I had no meetings to go over, no deadlines coming up. There are… Read More
If you are looking to add a personal touch to a card this Valentine’s season, you could try making this really simple homemade card. This is a card craft that can work for any season. All you need is white card, glue, some leftover wrapping paper and a pipe-cleaner – and even the pipe-cleaner is… Read More