From the ashes
It has been nearly three years since I left my marriage. It was the most…
Author Simone Graham
Simone Graham
Simone is prolific writer who has written many an article for Parenting magazine over the years and who blogs at greatfun4kidsblog.com. She covers a broad range of topics from dyslexia to DIYs, recipes to motherhood, and adventures to quirky kids. She is mum to three and uses all that spare time she has (now that the kids can make their own lunches) to read books and plan parties.
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Surviving Christmas when your life has gone up in flames
Christmas was my favourite time of the year – until my family imploded a couple…
A lazy mother’s guide to defeating housework drudgery
Why, hello there. It’s me again, The Lazy Mother. I am the reluctant housewife’s reply…
It takes a village – so I built one
There’s an old saying that goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” It…
A mum’s guide to an unstressy Christmas
In years gone by you would have found me madly rushing around buying presents, baking…
The life lesson my son learned from a muddy rugby field
It’s pretty widely accepted that involvement in sport – and team sport in particular –…
Teenagers aren’t that scary after all
I’ve been the proud owner a teenager for nearly two years and in spite of…
Five days, countless singalongs and one happy family
A little bit of luxury – Simone Graham puts the new Toyota CHR through its…
What kids learn from having a dog
Just over a year ago we adopted a rescue puppy, Clyde, and in that time…
Know a friend going through a separation? Here’s how to help
In September last year, Simone Graham, a long-time contributor, shared a post on her blog…