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My Midlife Mayhem By Louisa Simmonds

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My Midlife Mayhem By Louisa Simmonds

Category Archives: Education

Isn’t It Funny How Our Priorities Change With Age?

November 21, 2019

The old man opened the vault last week. Last month was the first time he didn’t lose a ton of …

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It’s Okay To Man-Hug

September 4, 2019

We caught up with some friends at the weekend and when the husband and the old man did that awkward …

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WTF is wrong with some men? And why are we letting them get away with it?

August 18, 2019

I’ve reached a point where I hardly dare open the news apps on my phone each morning. Not because it …

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21 Pieces Of Advice I’d Give My Teenage Self…

August 11, 2019

An article in “The Times” last weekend and my coming birthday inspired me to think seriously once again about what …

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John Marsden has a point: Let’s strive to build our kids’ resilience, rather than trying to turn them into something they’re not

July 29, 2019

Many of you won’t be aware of this, but quite a large chunk of my career has been spent in …

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There Is No Better Education In Love, Compassion And Empathy Than Having A Child With Special Needs

June 27, 2019

A few weeks ago we went to a fundraiser. It was a black tie event to raise money for the …

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Food Packaging: Has The World Gone Completely Mad?

June 7, 2019

I am slowly educating myself about my personal impact on the environment. It helps when you have a daughter who …

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You Don’t Have To Fit Into Society’s One-Size-Fits-All Box

March 14, 2019

As, once again, we compile the memories of twenty-five years together into boxes ahead of our next move, it seems …

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What Advice Would You Give Your Daughter As She Transitions Into Womanhood?

January 25, 2019

When I was growing up, I wish someone had told me to bury the past, to keep my eyes focused …

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The Secret To Growth Is Curiosity

October 8, 2018

I heard the word “curiosity” mentioned in two different contexts last week. The first time was at Clementine Ford’s book …

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Should We Share Our Birthing Stories Online? Absolutely!

September 25, 2018

There has been a backlash recently against new mothers who share their birthing stories online. Some people don’t like this …

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Make A Proper Apology, Trevor, And Learn From This Experience

July 26, 2018

There is no doubt that the derogatory comment Trevor Noah made five years ago about Aboriginal women was appalling and …

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And In Other Sports News…

June 26, 2018

The YouTube clip below has popped up on my newsfeeds a few times over the last week and refuses to …

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Rape Is About More Than Sex

June 18, 2018

I took myself on a beautiful winter’s walk yesterday morning. Many locals think that autumn and winter are the most …

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