Monthly Archives: Aug 2019

A Cautionary Tale – Should Children have more Freedom?

Posted on Aug 16, 2019 by caroleparkes

Looking through my family photographs set me thinking about the differences between my childhood, many years ago, and the play experiences of children today.   When I was young, in the 1950s, there was far more freedom for children. Many … Continue reading →

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A Great Compliment? No, it’s a Put-down

Posted on Aug 14, 2019 by caroleparkes

  We always had great fun with our oldest granddaughter when she was little. Her mum went back to work when she was six months old and we looked after her two days a week from 7.30am until 5.30pm. We … Continue reading →

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An Unusual Holiday Souvenir

Posted on Aug 10, 2019 by caroleparkes

    Many years ago, when my children were small, I bought a chunk of land. It is land of great historical importance as it’s the land where William the Conqueror’s army first set foot on English soil. I say … Continue reading →

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Is Our Obsession With Appearance Ruining Relationships?

Posted on Aug 6, 2019 by caroleparkes

Appearance Most of us like to look our best for special occasions, like parties, weddings, and Christmas. We believe our looks dictate how others see us and we’ll sometimes go to extreme lengths to improve our appearance and prevent our … Continue reading →

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