Of course as an ‘active feminist’ (thanks, Carla Bruni) I want my four children, the girls as well as the boys, to learn about what work actually entails. Read more
Archive for the ‘Helicopter parenting’ Category
20.11.12
Yeah, he’s happy
At 7.30 am, in Lego heaven, basically, AND a Chelsea strip. for his birthday. Thanks to his lovely godparents Laura and Adam.
09.10.12
The Hoff and the Junior Millards
Yay!! Want to do the Virgin Active London Triathlon? Read more
09.10.12
…and then it all went Pete Tong
…so there I am, beautifully made bolognaise created yesterday, in between writing something and interviewing someone else, oh yes, Read more
13.09.12
Parental Control
Yes, my 12 year old son is delightful. Yes, he spends a LOT of time on his computer. Read more
11.07.12
The School Trip Abroad, and why….etc
So here we all are in Berlin. Well, not Mr Millard. But I am here, and my parents are here, and the St Marylebone High School Symphony Orchestra is here, Read more
05.07.12
The School Trip + why we go on them
There is basically one reason why we mothers go on School Trips.
PARENTAL GUILT
I used to be an office mum. Read more
20.06.12
Is EVERYTHING your child makes a work of art?
So this is the Farm, as created by two of my children. It’s on the floor at my parent’s house and is actually a toy farm Read more
14.06.12
Spinning with Damien Hirst
Here is Damien Hirst, creating one of his spin paintings Read more
08.05.12
Is it ever OK to discipline a stranger’s child?
What is the difference between a child and a mobile phone? In a Quiet Carriage on First Great Western, not very much. Picture the scene. Read more
08.05.12
Get them into uniform
Lucien likes rules. At a recent Parent’s Evening, his teacher told me how much he liked regulations. Read more
