A lifestyle blog
Dear Frankie, If you’re wondering whether our cuddles will stop now you’re a teenager, let me reassure you that if anything, they are going to increase. Did you know for a healthy heart and mind, human beings need regular affection? Touch is essential and there is no substitution for a great big hug! As author …
It’s a week ago today since your ‘Nan’ set off for Heaven and in that short time we have cried together, laughed together and talked to her, believing at times she’s in the room. We can still feel her can’t we Frankie? We asked your Nan to promise to send us signs didn’t we, we …
School has never been an easy ride for Frankie. She’s always had to try hard to navigate the National Curriculum in her own unique way. With a diagnosis of Developmental Language Disorder last year, the education system is finally catching up. Yesterday Frankie called me from school to say she had taken a test in …
Dear Frankie, Do you know one of the reasons our adoption profiles were matched? Because of the colour of our skin! When I began the adoption process I thought I would be able to adopt any baby born in this country that needed a forever Mum. The truth is it wasn’t quite as simple as …
Dear Frankie, It’s been almost ten weeks in lockdown together and when I say together, I mean we have been inseparable haven’t we? It’s not been easy for both of us though has it? It’s not all been fun and games, it’s challenging and difficult at times, it’s testing for us both. A 46 year …
Dear Frankie, I know I can be a ‘Pushy Mum’ sometimes, I think it just comes naturally to most mothers. We have an innate burning desire to see our children succeed and achieve. I like to think I encourage you to have a go at lots of different things and to try your best, to …
You might say I’m an introvert/extrovert as I’m happy to be both behind the scenes and centre stage. I’m not happy when I stay in my comfort zone for too long however, as a creative, I get bored. Boredom however eventually provokes action and productivity. I’ve persued many different projects for thrills and excitement throughout …
Dear Frankie, Can we talk about DLD? DLD is a hidden but very common condition affecting about 1 out of 15 children. You are not alone my Love. Using language is a skill that allows us to share our ideas and feelings, to learn in school, and to understand the world around us. Unfortunately, using …
The emotional intelligence of children should never be overlooked, we should never underestimate their inner strength. Children aren’t naive, they are intelligent and intuitive, they absorb information at a tremendous rate and have the ability to see the world as it should be, fair and equal. By design, children are natural born truth tellers, they …
I’ve been documenting my life on the Pod Trail for 9 years sharing lots of personal and professional events including my family holidays and mini breaks and so to receive so many well wishes for Christmas, New Year and my 50th Birthday was truly amazing. Thank you for following and supporting my journey on Facebook …