My three children are not totally spoilt, but they don’t think it’s a big deal to buy a replacement this or a new that. Over the course of the summer holidays we must have spent in excess of £100 on ice creams alone and I doubt it was considered a major treat. We go on … Continued
Very few people love doing chores, but they need doing. As my children grow older, I’ve started asking them to help out a bit more. I’m not talking workhouse levels, but just clearing up some of their own mess and more recently helping a little with a few other bits and pieces too. Although initial … Continued
I’m not Victorian-style strict with my children but they definitely know what’s acceptable behaviour and what isn’t. Obviously knowing it and acting on it are two different things! However, here I’m not talking about flouting on the really major stuff, more the petty day-to-day transgressions and bad habits, which are tiring and induce the dreaded … Continued