What a ‘Puddle Parent’ is and why I am more than happy to be one of them
Proud member of the Puddle club. When I think back on my childhood I think about all the days I spent cycling around the neighbourhood with my friends, going to the park and climbing trees. My dad’s side of the family are all bikers so there was a fair few quad biking occasions too. Mostly […]
5 years ago
‘It’s a baby prison’ – one mum’s controversial approach to parenting has caused some backlash
This mum claims that making babies follow a sleep schedule is ‘INHUMANE’ and says she refuses to use a crib for her five-month-old son because it is like a ‘tiny jail cell.’ This is taking attachment parenting to a whole new level, I think we can all agree. A young mum from Arizona recently ended […]
6 years ago
A Tale Of Attempting To Be A Free Range Parent
This Summer, my 15-year-old nephew flew to Australia alone, and a spent a month away from home. He had an unbelievable trip and a wonderful holiday with family over there. It was testament to my sister-in-law’s parenting that at 15-years-old, her son was confident enough to travel so far without her, and that she put […]
10 years ago
Parents Ditch The School System For Round The World Trip
“We’ll never force the boys to go to school or take an exam. We don’t believe in government interference in education.” The King family are taking a wildly different approach to educating their two little boys, Winston and Henry. Paul and Caroline King, who are rug importers, sold their home and took to the road […]
10 years ago