“Daddy…” They began. I knew from the tone of their voice that this might not end well for me. It was only one word, but the intonation was laden with honesty, purpose, and that uncomfortable feeling you get when someone says ‘we need to talk’. “Yes?” I replied, giving them my full attention whilst internally bracing. Let the inquisition commence. “You know Mummy has a … Continue reading Dating tips from children
Fascinating article from Gretchen Reynolds over at The New York Times. We’ve always been great believers in the power of both mindfulness and exercise to combat both mental and physical fatigue, but the study referenced in this article, whilst a small sample, seems to indicate that a combination of meditation and exercise (running) can have a far more powerful effect on positive feelings than even … Continue reading Sitting & Sweating: Meditation + Exercise = 40% reduction in depression
“One time I was reading on my phone while my older daughter, the four-year-old, was trying to talk to me. I didn’t quite hear what she had said, and in any case, I was reading an article about North Korea. She grabbed my face in her two hands, pulled me towards her. “Look at me,” she said, “when I’m talking to you.” She is right. … Continue reading Why can’t we read anymore?
Here at Copse, we always try to focus in the positive stories around being a (wonderful) parent and stay away from the sensationalist angle – however that doesn’t mean that we are afraid to tackle some of the more serious, less fun, yet still significant issues. Such as ensuring a financial legacy for your family. Insurance is one of those personal finance things that none … Continue reading Life insurance for your family
Are you comfortable with your own company? I mean really comfortable? The truth is that you probably won’t know until you spend a considerable amount of time on your own. And that’s the lot for the newly single parent – when the children are with the other parent, all of a sudden you have a lot of time to yourself and fewer demands on that time. … Continue reading Single Parent: Getting used to your own company
