by samanthasimmonds | Jan 2, 2017 | Children, Parenting
News that Prince Harry has pipped the Duke of Cambridge in public duties this year (completing 86 royal engagements, versus Prince William’s 80) will come as small surprise to any mother of competitive brothers. My own boys Zevi, six, and eight-year-old Rafael engage...
by samanthasimmonds | Nov 9, 2016 | Children, Girls, Parenting
So it turns out it costs almost £30,000 more to raise a girl than a boy. This latest research from Moneysupermarket will shock absolutely no one with boys and girls in their family. In fact I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s actually far more than that in the...
by samanthasimmonds | Oct 17, 2016 | Children, Food, Parenting
Hallelujah! I’m not to blame for the fussy eating habits of my 8 year old son. Oh no wait a minute -I am. What? So scientists have just discovered a child’s fussy eating habits are largely down to who they are and their genetics. I’ve often asked myself over the past...
by samanthasimmonds | Oct 9, 2016 | Children, Parenting, Plane travel
The idea of kid free “quiet” zones on planes is causing quite an uproar. Some are claiming “child discrimination” – others are going even as far as to say we are living in a society where “paedophobia” or a hatred of children is becoming commonplace. Well I for one, a...
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...
