Madness – ever tried Ghyll Scrambling in the Lake District?
I eyed the drop off the ledge and tried to work my feet slightly closer through the water without slipping. Jeepers it was high. No. 1 son turned, flashed a grin, took a deep breath and leaped confidently off into the swirling narrow channel below. Well, he would wouldn’t he? Unbelievably, frightened-of-heights Boy stepped up next. He nervously eyed the drop, fixed his eyes on the security of Phil’s reassuring face on the...
Things My Teen Taught Me This Week
Somehow, I own three teenagers. Honestly, I swear I do not know how it happened. I live with them. I see them every single day. Obviously I know they’re not babies, but for some reason, in my head they’re still these guys… Aren’t they delicious? In my head, if I sit on the ground I can still fit all three into my lap for a group hug (just no.1’s lanky 6’2″ frame no longer fits into my lap, let...
News on Reading Festival… (200+ acts in one weekend!)
26TH – 28TH AUGUST 2016, BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND BIG NARSTIE, THIRD EYE BLIND, DEAF HAVANA, LÅPSLEY CHARLIE SLOTH, ARCANE ROOTS, FICKLE FRIENDS + OVER 15 MORE NAMES ADDED TO READING & LEEDS 2016 5 HEADLINERS OVER 3 DAYS OVER 200 ACTS ANNOUNCED ACROSS ONE BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND www.readingandleedsfestival.com Already boasting a phenomenal programme of the most exciting names in modern music, Reading and Leeds Festivals have revealed...
What do you want YOUR child to be?
When I was growing up I seem to recall we all had some ideas about what we wanted to be – and they all revolved around practical things we loved. There were aspiring carpenters, firemen, vets, teachers, showjumpers, ballet dancers. The world was our oyster, and we couldn’t imagine ever doing something we didn’t passionately love. But somehow, somewhere along the way, things start to change. Our aspirations shift;...
Teen Shoes – you can’t go wrong with Converse
She buying for your young children is pretty easy. You have them carefully fitted, and most of the shoes available to you are practical; you might opt for flashy lights or sparkly bits, and have the to-velcro-or-not-to-velcro dilemma, but on the whole it’s all okay. And then somewhere in their early teens it suddenly gets properly tricky. I can’t say confidently for girls (though I don’t recall having too many issues...
It’s skinny & quick & brill and… 5 reasons to LOVE the Asus ZenBook (the UX305CA for those who care)
I’ve talked before about a teen’s need for a decent laptop of their own. But of course, your teen isn’t the only one who doesn’t necessarily have the luxury of private space – for many of us the kitchen table isn’t just where eating and homework happen, it’s also where the banking, the shopping, a spot of while-I’m-cooking Netflixing and for an increasing amount of us, the blogging happens....