On exchange
Daughter one has gone to Spain on an exchange. She's been slightly dreading it due to... read more
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Daughter one has gone to Spain on an exchange. She's been slightly dreading it due to... read more
It's been a weekend of two halves, as they say. I drew the long straw on Saturday. Not... read more
Valentine's Day loomed yesterday. Because it is half term I have only glimpsed my partner... read more
I was due to go out last night to a university reunion. It was my first non-work-related... read more
I have just started a new role and I have also just returned from maternity leave. It’s... read more
We've had a weekend of sleepovers. In our room. Early on Saturday morning only son, who,... read more
I was sitting discussing gender pay audits the other day and how they can be used to help... read more
So, 2017 is well under way and things have been busy in the Cahill household. I’m sure... read more
It seems like we are living in unprecedented times and it is hard to focus on anything... read more
Mental health is the most common cause of days off sick in the UK after minor illnesses,... read more
It's only when you look back that you realise how far you have come in the parenting... read more
Only son is going to be a published poet. His poem tribute to a jaguar has won him a spot... read more
There’s been a plethora of studies and reports hitting the headlines recently talking... read more
It's a turbulent week in politics - again. And this is only the end of the start. I spent... read more
Daughter one has taken on the role of strict mother and educator of only son. She is... read more
A report out last week from Parents in the Performing Arts [PIPA] highlights the problems... read more
There’s been a lot of reflection recently about how UK businesses and the wider... read more
The New Year does strange things to you. There is a feeling that you have to reassess and... read more
Alongside my paid work, I have taken on all sorts of secondary unpaid roles. Teacher... read more
Sometimes a gran has to be inventive. You see, at my son's house the tv and the internet... read more
It's back to work for the parents among us - and daughter one. The rest are still in... read more