The Lost Magician, by Piers Torday, feels like a cross between Narnia and the Hunger Games. Here’s why.
Month: June 2019
How can I help my child prepare for writing?
Helping your child to prepare for writing is about more than just making sure they can write before they start school. A common mistake many parents make, especially first time ones, is to compare their child to other children. I'm as guilty of this as any one, as I...
The coffee shop culture
It’s a miserable, damp Sunday morning. Too early to be out and about, but when your teen has a job and needs transport, there’s not much you can do about that. The rain is pelting the car. The automatic lights have come on, even though it’s almost 9 a.m. It should...