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Woman on Thin Ice is a space for women navigating change, rebuilding confidence, and rediscovering who they are in this chapter of life. It also inspires women and girls to take meaningful steps toward their goals.
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How to be a confident parent at last
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The best way to learn maths
Learning maths at home doesn’t have to follow a traditional classroom path. Every child approaches numeracy differently, and sometimes the ...
Beginning Home Education: Honest Lessons from Our First Days
As my 13‑ and 8‑year‑olds headed back to school, my daughter and I were beginning home education. We both felt ...
Baby in Windy Weather: Essential Tips for Mums
Unfortunately, summer is nearly over and the temperatures are already starting to drop. We are likely to encounter some very ...
Husband’s reaction to home education
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How to Talk to a Girl About Her Period
Talking to a girl about her period doesn’t have to be awkward or clinical. In fact, it can be one ...
The Magic of Blogging: How Writing Transformed My Life
Blogging has always felt a little bit like magic to me — not because of algorithms or traffic spikes, but ...
Teaching Children About Money: NatWest Pigs
Teaching children about money is vital to prevent them hitting financial troubles in later life. So many of us grew ...
Interview with Anna – founder of luxury slipper brand Shaffay
I was recently sent the most gorgeous pair of slippers to review on my blog. I am fussy about slippers ...
Leaving a job to take on a rowing challenge
I am honoured to share the story of Charlie Cooper aged 21 from Portsmouth. She has rowed for 8 years ...