Spending time with your children in the great outdoors comes with many associated risks. Of course, we manage those risks because we, as outdoor-loving parents, see the overwhelming benefit of outdoor adventure, exploration and play. However, something recently struck a chord with me. As an English teacher, I’m always very analytical about the language that…
In a departure from our usual family travel/outdoors/festival posts our latest article is about speech. More specifically, it’s about how children and babies acquire speech. The reason for this is that, as a parent, I often hear (or overhear, being the nosy sort) conversations about those celebrated first words or worries about rates of language…
Being a dad is the most amazing thing. A true emotional roller coaster to rival any other. I swear I never used to cry before I had kids, now I flick over to an episode of DIY SOS, watch my testosterone levels empty and my face strain in a desperate attempt to stem the inevitable…
