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Christmas at school
I know it’s still quite a way until Christmas, but I’m sure we aren’t the only school who have been bombarded already with details of school events. I talk about this every year, but it is so important to do so, because it really can be an overwhelming time for any parent. It doesn’t really…
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Halloween at Calke Abbey- Review
I was going to talk about Autumn walks in general, but as I started, I realised that, with half term here it was maybe a good idea to give a little review of Calke Abbey’s Halloween activities. You’ve probably figured bye now that we love Calke, there is so much to explore for all ages.…
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Schooling update
As we get to the end of the first half term of this school year, I thought it a good time to check in and update you all on where the current schooling situation. Let’s start with Charlotte as she’s probably the most straightforward. I never really worry at the start of each year about…
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Mr Pumpkin- Review
I know I’ve reviewed Mr Pumpkin in the past, but for anyone who is new here, and to give my updated opinion, here is 2024’s review: Cost Mr Pumpkin will set you back £2.50 per adult, if you go over the first 2 weekends under 16s are free, after that under 16s are £1. Mr…
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Behaviour- update
It’s been a while since I’ve given any sort of update on how Charlotte’s behaviour has been, so here is a little update. In short it’s been a particularly tough few weeks. Now, don’t get me wrong, I don’t expect her to be perfect all the time. What even is perfect? And I am fully…
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Pumpkin Woods at Garden King- Review
Pumpkin Woods is something I’ve looked at the last couple of years, but for some reason never been. This year I decided to make a change to that and booked for early in the season. I always try to start the pumpkin picking early as the best pumpkins are obviously picked early and it gives…
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Mental Wellbeing
I spend so much time talking about the kids and everything regarding family life, I think sometimes I just forget that I need to look after myself as well. It’s something others are always telling me, but always ends up being the last thing on my list. I’d neglected myself for so long, a few…
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Halloween
It’s that time of year again. Amidst the changing weather, we can officially welcome spooky season. I know not everyone is a fan of Halloween, but I personally love it, and the fact that it is becoming bigger and more “Americanised” for me is amazing. Although I do still sit and see videos on social…
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Seasonal Changes- Part 2
My last post mentioned briefly how I personally struggle with the change in seasons. It seemed only right that I spoke about it in the hope that I can either help someone else, or that someone might be able to give their own tips to help myself and others who really struggle through Autumn and…
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Seasonal Changes- Part 1
It can’t just be me that massively struggles with the seasonal changes. Well I know it isn’t, it is common, and perfectly normal to struggle. The lack of any proper seasons this year, more specifically a lack of summer certainly isn’t making things easier. But the effect on moods aside, when you have SEN kids…
Life as a SEN mum
Our crazy life
Life as a SEN mum 