A Moment’s Peace Antenatal Education: Are We ‘All In It Together’? Rules of Soft Play (Unabridged) Obstructing Equality
Feb 13, 2013 · 3 Comments »

A Moment’s Peace

My daughters are sleeping on the sofa, silent but for tiny puffs of breath from their perfect little slack sleep-mouths, cuddle toys held loosely to their chests. I want to...

Jan 11, 2013 · 12 Comments »

Antenatal Education: Are We ‘All In It Together’?

There’s been a big debate about antenatal classes over the past week. It’s hard reading to see people who feel they have been let down and I’m glad some women...

Jan 7, 2013 · 16 Comments »

Rules of Soft Play (Unabridged)

The full version of that small print you never have time to read… We accept no responsibility for your children, their behaviour, tantrums, or inability to hold their bladders. Please...

Nov 19, 2012 · 2 Comments »

Obstructing Equality

Today, David Cameron announced that he was to axe ‘Equality Impact Assessments’ (or EqIA’s) which he identifies as being obstacles to British ‘power and prosperity’. This was at a meeting...

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