Why Our Rooms Are #NotCompleteWithout Texture: The Importance of Tactile Input

As a parent of a child with SEND, including sensory processing issues, I have spent alot of time thinking about how our home environment meets Squiggle’s needs. We have created a specific sensory area in one of our rooms as a space for her to relax whenever she wants and it also offers her sensory … Read more

100 Days of Home Ed #LoveHomeEd – Day 18 (Mumma HE Green)

Introduction Hello I am Mumma Green and I have 3 beautiful daughters, eldest is almost 5, middle miss is 3 and a half and littlest is only 20 months.  We live in the countryside and love being outdoors having adventures. We learn through life and living. Our journey is what others would call autonomous or … Read more

Love Them And Leave Them by Sue Shepherd – Blog Tour

About The Book Sometimes you have to leave the one you love … sometimes you’re the one who’s left behind. The new heart-warming and heart-breaking romantic comedy from the No.1 bestselling author of Doesn’t Everyone Have a Secret? On his way home, Ed makes a split-second decision that changes the lives of all those who … Read more

Energy Waste: How To Save Money On Bills 

Energy waste is a huge problem – for everyone. It not only impacts our environment but it also costs money too. This infographic by Underfloor Heating Trade Supplies shows how much energy the UK wastes and how this compares to other countries. Perhaps more importantly, it also explains the ways we can save energy (and how much … Read more

100 Days of Home Ed #LoveHomeEd – Day 17

Introduction I have three children. My eldest is 23 – now has a Masters. My 12 and 10 year old at home, both studying GCSEs currently. How long have you home educated for and what made you decide to do it? I am in my 19th year of HE. I had various reasons for each … Read more

A Quick Cuppa With… Muddling Through Motherhood

Today I have champion pizza eater Muddling Through Motherhood over here on my blog for a cuppa and a natter… Tell me about yourself… My husband Tom and I are first-time parents to our lovely daughter Imogen, who is 11 months old. We live in a little village in Kent, near to where we both grew up. … Read more

100 Days of Home Ed #LoveHomeEd – Day 16 (Growing Rainbows)

Introduction Hi, I’m a married mother of 3 children J (6) Bo (4) & Bear (3) living in the South West of England. How long have you home educated for and what made you decide to do it? We deregistered J from Year 2 & Bo from Reception in October 2016 after deciding enough was … Read more

How Do You Entertain Your Children? 

As a home educator, I spend alot of time with my daughter. We play, talk, research and do activities together, or go to classes, out on adventures and meet up with friends. Aside from the usual parenting duties, I view my role mainly as learning facilitator and to support her development in all areas. However, for the … Read more