Motherism prejudice hits stay-at-home mums where it hurts and working mums criticised for parenting approach and “lack of focus“. Can women ever win this war? Ultimately shouldn’t we, ”be celebrating that women have choices now”?
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‘The Boy who really, really, really, loves Lizards’ is the first children’s book written and illustrated by Chorlton artist John Hamilton. It was inspired by frequent trips to Manchester Museum with his son to see the live lizards, frogs and snakes in the Vivarium.
If you are interested in lizards or books, preferably both, feel free to enter our competition. . .Closing date: Monday, 13th January 2013
Dads don’t always feel comfortable in a baby group environment, yet bonding with their baby is one of the most important things dads do. Swimming may be an exception and Aqua Babies has an abundance of dads getting involved and loving the experience.
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Moor Allerton School was founded back in 1914 and they are delighted to be celebrating their centenary, 100 years of educating children from and around the Didsbury area.
Read MoreFor those who still looking for what to do and where to go this Christmas Holidays, here is the list of family shows and pantos in the theatres of Cheshire and Manchester.
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As a part of annual re:play Festival 2014 at The Lowry in Salford The Library Theatre Company offering a ‘second chance to see’ best shows The Library Theatre Company. In January it brings back a show for all the family “Billy, the Monster, and Me!” To win the family ticket to the show. . .
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January 2014 sees some exciting changes for South Manchester’s Physi and Enjoy-a-Ballers. The older children at Physi-Ball, who will be
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Charlie & Lola’s Extremely New Play has just begun its run at the Waterside Arts Centre in Sale, Greater Manchester. . . it is so much fun; it’s lively, engaging and most of all perfectly entertaining. . . and the perfect alternative to a pantomime this year.
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Riverford recipes are always special. Try something a little different with a winter twist on a summer classic this Christmas: Clementine curd and cinnamon mess
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How many parents these days sit down with their freshly bathed and newly pyjamered offspring to offer a bedtime prayer? Well, if the dozens of books on bedtime prayers listed on Amazon are anything to go by, there are still plenty that do. And, surprising research suggests that there are important psychological benefits to saying some version of bedtime ‘prayers’ with your children each night (but don’t worry, you don’t have to be a believer to benefit!)
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Buying a gift for someone’s house can be very tricky to get right. You don’t want them to feel you are criticising their house by suggesting they replace a cushion or lamp, nor do you want to impose your own style and taste on someone else. Our homes are very personal to us. Whilst you may love an item, will someone else?
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