Camping thoughts
Campsites with boilers? Big Brother but outdoors? And unlimited screen time? Thoughts I had while on holiday this summer.
Tag: family
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Lifehack: Family Brain
An actual mind-reading trick for those who don't plan life down to every last car-refuelling and bathroom-cleaning.
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On balance of creativity and passivity with kids and screentime
This is from a great episode of the ChangeLog podcast that interviews Tim Bell, the founder and creator of CS Unplugged: a collection of free teaching material that teaches computer science through engaging games and puzzles. I struggle with how much screentime our kids have. Perhaps this quote will inspire is to do more creative things […]
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Pre-Christmas Struggles are OK
Social Media can make the build up to Christmas look so lovely. But if you’re struggling, know that you’re not alone.
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Typical supper-time learnings: Will It Fly?
A typical conversation over an evening bowl of porridge in the Wintle household. This is how a) one of our children learns random stuff and b) Bedtime takes FOREVER.
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The Introvert Parent’s Day
From a little while ago…but feeling very relevant today…
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Parenting Jenga
Parenting Jenga: a visual note about what life is like sometime
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Parenting: Living someone else’s life
And so we've come to see that one of the key facts of parenting is that you really truly do start living someone else's life.
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New game: “Daddy, Daddy!”
Board game idea: "Daddy, Daddy" (Mummy version is also available). It's like snakes & ladders. The aim is to get out of the front door - the last square!
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Highly sensitive
I recently discovered the trait of High Sensitivity - it's been a revelation to me and my family. Here's why.