There’s nothing quite like a new experience to reveal our hearts, is there?
As I’m writing this, I’m getting my eldest (who is nine) ready to go to a camp for the first time. I knew she would be a mixture of nervous and excited. What’s surprised me is how I’m reacting to the preparations.
Last night I lay awake with these thoughts running through my head: Will she get a headache from forgetting to wear her reading glasses? What if she doesn’t put on her sun cream properly? Will she know who to turn to if she’s feeling homesick?
Smartphones, social media and parental responsibility
It seems that the topic of smartphones and social media for children is now part of the cultural conversation.The …