A solo break at the Cotswold House hotel & spa
A wonderful solo escape to the Cotswold House hotel in Chipping Campden. An annual treat I’ve allowed myself in middle age since parenting teenagers.
Helen
Gingerbread Trifle – an easy Christmas trifle recipe to wow your guests
A stunning Christmas dessert
Best advent calendars for teens 2023
It can be difficult to know which advent calendar to buy for teenagers. Which daily treats will delight, and which will result in an eyeroll. Here’s my definitive list of the best non-chocolate advent calendars for teens that are guaranteed to raise a smile and make you a popular parent this December.
How to help your teen feel Christmassy
Does anyone else struggle to get their teenagers into the Christmas spirit? I’ve asked around and here are the tricks parents are using to make their teens feel Christmassy when they’re not in the mood.
Uni starters: Reasons to be glad they’re gone
If you’re grieving since your child left home to go to university, here are lots of reasons to be glad they’re gone – it might raise a smile and distract you till they get home!
Slipping through my fingers
For all the parents who’ve just left their child at university. You’re not alone. This is how it feels to be both proud and sad in the same moment.
60 Gifts for university students
When your child leaves for university or college you may feel you want to treat them to a parting gift, or some treats to help them settle in. Here’s a list of 60 ideas for gifts to put in a university care package
How to cope when your child leaves home – the ultimate guide
Are you dreading your child leaving home for university? Read on for tips on how to cope, and what to do if it’s your child who’s having a wobble
How to stay connected to your teenager
Are you struggling to connect with your teenager? Don’t know how to relate to your kids as they get older? Here are some tips on how to stay connected to your teen, and a podcast episode featuring a mum who’s done an excellent job of it!
The impact of divorce on teenagers
This podcast episode deals with the impact of divorce on teenagers, and also looks at how easy it is to stay stuck in a rut as a midlife parent, feeling a bit blah, and what to do about it.
