This afternoon we really did nothing. Nothing achieved or produced. No goals reached and nothing ticked off a list. Nothing that would seemingly help any of us climb any ladder, corporate, educational or otherwise. We didn’t even leave the house.  We drank hot chocolate and shared some bad jokes. Over the next few hours, (and... Continue Reading →

Some years ago, I took New Year resolutions very seriously. I was hardworking, ran my own business and was prone to perfectionism and people-pleasing. Every New Year, this would all inevitably gather for the perfect storm, by way of a demanding list of things that I knew would improve my life if only I could... Continue Reading →

There were a couple of subjects at school that I struggled with. The particular one that comes to mind is chemistry. I didn't study chemistry for long because the experience was so dire that I switched to another subject as soon as I had the chance. I still remember sitting in the classroom, staring at... Continue Reading →

Alongside maths and getting to college, socialisation is likely to be the thing that friends, family and complete strangers worry about the most when your children don't go to school. And, in a way, for many parents whose children aren't in school, friendships and socialising do pose the biggest challenge, but not, perhaps in the... Continue Reading →