Claire Kirby

The Summer holidays will soon be but a distant memory.  Soon we will be moaning about wet school runs and homework. Doing the school run with a toddler in tow …

I am always in awe of teacher when I see them command a room full of squirmy 6 year olds with a tendency for nose picking and farting. But even …

Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house,The children were feral, and had head louse;A child was crying ’cause someone didn’t share,Another was frantic because they’d lost a stuffed …

Christmas is my favourite time of year.  I can rival my kids in the excitement stakes.  I can never sleep on Christmas Eve, despite the fact that I am a …

One of my kids coughed the other day.  Isn’t that just the sound you dread at the moment?  Thankfully it was just the once.  Although they have both already brought …

With back to school imminent and the commencement of the dreaded ‘school run’, here at BritMums we are asking the important questions: Exactly how many eyes a parent is required …

If there is one thing that gives me a deep sinking feeling in my stomach more than trying to plan activities to keep the kids entertained for six weeks, it’s …

Given the current pandemic, a lot more of us are opting to load our cars to the max and head off on a road trip for a holiday in the …

The past month has been one hell of an emotional roller coaster hasn’t it.  I’ve felt sad.  I’ve felt grateful.  I’ve felt angry.  I’ve felt lucky.  I’ve felt scared.  I’ve …