Article about the importance of boredom in educational and emotional development. http://www.parents-space.com/parenting/mindful-parenting/the-importance-of-boredom/#more-2709
The Importance of Boredom (My latest Parents Space article)
Phonics and Regional Accents
Article about the unfairness of the phonics teaching method being based on a London accent, while other regional accents can cause confusion. http://www.parents-space.com/parenting/mindful-parenting/phonics-and-regional-accents/
Motherhood – The Invisible Psychological Earthquake
Article about the struggle to adapt to massive, comprehensive change immediately after childbirth, and the stigma preventing its discussion. http://www.parents-space.com/parenting/parenting-early-years/motherhood-the-invisible-psychological-earthquake/
Parenting An Anxious Child
Article about choosing the best parenting strategy for an anxious child, as a parent with Borderline Personality Disorder. http://www.parents-space.com/parenting/mindful-parenting/achieving-balance-with-an-anxious-child/
“Nursery Changes” – The Latest Assault In The War on Education
“Parents to have more choice of high quality childcare.” So says the title of the Press Notice issued by the Department for Education on 29th January 2013. Liz Truss, MP – Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Education and Childcare) – says the proposed changes will make more childcare places available, and reduce costs to parents... Continue Reading →
Sarah Myles 