Since I announced my upcoming book Bringing Up Race: How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World (pre-order on Amazon or Waterstones), I’ve been invited onto a variety of platforms to discuss race relations. One question that comes up again and again is what media parents can use to help them talk about…
Father’s Day Weekend on Lockdown
Welcome to the first ever Father’s Day Weekend on lockdown. Although there’s a lot of talk about easing things and opening up, you won’t find me in any crowds or Primark queues anytime soon. Hopefully there will be tons of BBQ and picnic fun (scroll down for foodie gift ideas — e.g. award-winning hotdogs!) and,…
Bringing Up Race with Your Kids: Book Announcement! + Helpful Resources
Well, it’s been an incredible week in what can only be described as an earth-shaking year. Who knew 2020 would be such a huge reset for all of us? Last Friday, I made the exciting announcement on social media that in less than three months, I’m going to be a published author! My book BRINGING…
What Do You Tell Your Children about George Floyd?
He was calling for his mother, they say. While that officer knelt on his neck and crushed the life out of him, George Floyd cried out for his mum. Floyd was close to his mother and her death two years previously had devastated him. Some say perhaps he saw his mother’s spirit in his final…
May Bank Holiday Lockdown Kids Weekend Scoop + Week Ahead (May 7-14, 2020)
Hey, how are you all coping? The days have been blurring into one another and as I’ve been caught up on a big deadline, it’s been hard to keep track blog-wise. But I’m back with a May Bank Holiday Lockdown Kids Weekend Scoop and a guide to all the cool stuff happening in the week…
13 Ways to Survive Social Distancing with Your Kids
OMG, the children are officially off school for an indefinite period. SEND ALL THE WINE. Actually, I’ve had my boys home for a week so I’m a little further ahead than many of you. How do you survive social distancing with your kids? How have we made it work? With tears, tantrums and gritty determination…
20 Questions for Jed on his 11th Birthday
So our birthday hat trick wraps up with my little guy turning 11 today. Can you imagine? the baby who was just a year old when I started this blog is now a strapping lad about to enter secondary school in September! Jed has had an epic 11th birthday so far with his best friends…
20 Questions for Uju on her birthday
‘Mum, can I interview you for your birthday this year?’ So every year I do a birthday Q&A with my boys, but for the first time ever, the little man has turned the tables on me. It’s actually just as much fun being interviewed but you also feel under pressure with all those questions about…
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