The human factor
I apologise in advance for wearing my ‘serious hat’ today, but some things just need to be said. October has finally arrived and, with it, we hope, effectively the end
The importance of healthy eating for our children
As schools have started the new term, many parents and schools alike are faced with preparing daily snacks and lunches, or planning menus. As we begin to emerge from the
Four best tips for a smooth start and joyful life in Portugal
Moving abroad is exciting and fun, but it isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Pre-movers and people who have recently moved, listen up! In this article, you’ll receive insights and tips
London Calling
London calling is back with a vengeance this month and we have returned to one of our most popular guest columnists, the author COLIN BAINBRIDGE, for some more dark tales
Why Brits drive on the wrong side of the road
I was on a shuttle going from Gatwick airport to a hotel in Crawley when I looked out the window and saw an empty car driving alongside the shuttle. Now,
A 21st century education
As our children return to education after the summer break, be it starting school for the first time, entering secondary school or transitioning into higher education, all are entering a
An ideal country, Portugal, and time, now, for road trips
Portugal has placed “número um” on yet another one of those lists posted on the internet by people who seem to know what they’re talking about. This time it was
I think we now need a new dictionary
When I was growing up in South London way back in the 1950s and 1960s, my school insisted that because I was studying English Language and English Literature for my
Back to school
It is that time of the year again! After two unprecedented years with our children restricted by the worldwide pandemic, one would definitely expect all parents and children to be
How exposed are our constantly connected children?
As we head into the halfway point of summer, our children have been drilled about overexposure to the sun. What about their exposure to media? A recent survey of teens