by samanthasimmonds | Mar 12, 2017 | Opinion, Parenting
What will my 8 year old son think of being told to sit on the floor and breath slowly – focusing on the breath – taking care to think about what his toes and legs and arms feel like? Will he giggle and feel silly? Probably the first and second time he does it. But...
by samanthasimmonds | Jul 21, 2016 | Children, Opinion, Parenting
I’ve spent the weekend feeling anxious, nauseous even, with butterflies in my stomach. I couldn’t sleep, I couldn’t eat! What did she think of us? Should I text her to say we liked her? Ok just one text! Why hasn’t she responded? Should I call? Ok just one call…I’ll...
by samanthasimmonds | Apr 27, 2016 | Children, Expert Advice, Opinion, Parenting
The pre-bedtime talk once again turns to burglars and my son Zevi’s chocolate brown eyes fill with fear. For a second, I forget and get ready to roll out my well-worn response. ‘Don’t be silly. There are no burglars. You’re safe here. Now go to sleep and don’t...
by samanthasimmonds | Dec 2, 2015 | Opinion
I was thrilled to be invited onto the Discovery channel show, Disasters of the 2000s, to discuss a number of key events of the last decade. Having been reporting on Sky News Live during so many huge events, I am never short of something to say. You can watch a preview...
by samanthasimmonds | Nov 13, 2015 | Opinion
I’ve now clocked up twenty years in TV journalism and I am about to mark another milestone – 10 years as a Sky News presenter. Like all major anniversaries it’s a time for reflection – for looking in the mirror and taking stock, of life, family, achievements and...
by samanthasimmonds | Sep 23, 2015 | Opinion, Parenting
I loved writing this opinion piece for Essentials magazine, called ‘Are we damaging our kids?’ It’s all about wrapping our kids up in cotton wool (I’m as guilty of this as anyone!) and how to break the habit. Click here to read the article in...
