As a bereaved mother I live with my sadness I live with my grief I live with my love for my child who has died While at the same time trying to live my life I know how short a … Continue reading
A Shelter For Sadness
Author Archives: Jennie
How to Raise a Science Lover #ad
This is a sponsored post Science is a diverse subject and can be found everywhere we go, in the technology at home and outside in the natural world. For young children with so much to learn and so many burning … Continue reading
The Midnight Guardians
I have just finished reading The Midnight Guardians with Esther and William We all agree it is our new favourite book For Esther it beats her beloved The Silver Sword Which is high praise indeed And for me … … … Continue reading
3 Important Tips for Older Parents #ad
This is a sponsored post Sometimes people become parents at a young age. Young parents may feel overwhelmed by the life-changing experiences that are associated with parenthood. On the other hand, sometimes people become parents later in life. It’s not … Continue reading
Our Home Ed Days
Five years into home educating And I think we have found a rhythm that works for us We have a daily routine The children like to have their timetable to see what they are doing And what is coming next … Continue reading
Encouraging Your Child to Be More Inquisitive #ad
This is a sponsored post Children are inquisitive by nature. Small children explore their environment using their senses, primarily touch, and a parent with small children will be all too familiar with their child’s penchant for putting everything and anything … Continue reading
An Update From Edspire HQ
Hello I have not written much here for a while I have not really known what to say I have not really felt much like writing However recently I have been having lots of messages and questions About home education … Continue reading
Planning Frozen Themed Science Fun For Little Ones
My children love Frozen Esther is always singing the songs While Bea and Edie like acting out scenes being Anna and Elsa We often include the characters in our messy and sensory play View this post on Instagram A post … Continue reading
Should I Encourage My Child to Learn an Instrument? #ad
This is a sponsored post When a child learns to play an instrument, they not only gain a lifelong hobby, but they also learn important life lessons such as patience and perseverance. These skills can then be transferred to other … Continue reading
Squirrel Stories
In our garden We have a family of grey squirrels They are always active throughout the year And the children love to watch them As yesterday was Squirrel Appreciation Day We have been sharing some of our favourite bookish squirrels … Continue reading