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Rhythm, Repetition & Reverence

Posted on November 21, 2013 by

I really enjoyed the third session of the Education for a Happy Childhood course with Joy De Berker. The theme was rhythm, reputation & reverence. Here’s the view of Bath as we walked to the venue. We made felted animals … Continue reading →

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Mommy Wars

Posted on October 26, 2013 by

I love being a Mum. Why do parents get anxious about what other parents around them are doing though? What feelings does it raise within parents on hearing about the choices if others that creates a defensive or critical response? … Continue reading →

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Perseverance

Posted on October 5, 2013 by

I’ve been digging up old projects that need finishing including this sweet image. I probably have four or five half finished-cross stitch projects. Another project that required perseverance is my knitting (getting there albeit a bit lobsided). I have learned … Continue reading →

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Joy to the World

Posted on September 22, 2013 by

Yesterday I attended the first session of Joy De Berker’s course in Bath. The group was a good size, and attendees come from a range of educational backgrounds. The format of the course allowed us to experience the wonder and … Continue reading →

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Course

Posted on September 18, 2013 by

I am really happy that I have a place on the ‘Education for Happy Childhood’ ten month course run by Joy De Berker. Here is some information taken from her website. “The course aims to bring Steiner early years education … Continue reading →

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TV, or not TV

Posted on September 18, 2013 by

The school our daughter attends asks all parents to sign a parents agreement. One of the recommendations contained within said agreement, is that screen time is limited until a certain age. We knew before we planned our move that limiting … Continue reading →

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September Sunrise

Posted on September 17, 2013 by

Daughter: (6.30am this morning, whilst watching the sunrise from her bedroom window) “The chickens are awake….. But they are silent!” I have become quite obsessed with capturing these moments, for various reasons. But hopefully not to the point where I … Continue reading →

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