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Adventures in Parenting

Before I had children, when people would ask if I wanted a family, I would always reply - "Yes, a baby in a backpack".  I craved a model of parenthood and family life that had the thirst for adventure and discovery at its core, away from the (gender) limitations that I often saw around me.  Not for me the tired images of stressed-out motherhood, stuck at home with a screaming toddler and all semblance of adult conversation and professional purpose evaporated from my life.  But I also knew that I would want to be as available as possible to my children, enjoy those precious growing up years and to help foster the growth of future generations.
  In short, I knew I wanted to do things differently to much of what I saw around me.

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Raising an adult not a child


One of the things that struck me the most when I became pregnant with my first child was the extent to which the preparation we are given revolves mostly around the purely material needs of the child.  Aside from the inevitable tests, scans, doctors appointments in pregnancy, we are then inducted into the whys, hows and wherefores of managing baby sleep, breastfeeding, safety and the very best purchases to make for your baby. 
 
All of this is good stuff and has a purpose in preparing for the new arrival.  But it saddens me to see that there is so very little discussion around the importance of setting a long-term vision for the raising of your child.
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The importance of cake

Food  //  November 15, 2019

As an Englishwoman who has lived abroad most of her life, there is one thing that I have brought with me on my travels – a love of afternoon tea and cake!
 
When I lived in China I used to host regular ‘pudding parties’, where I would invite my friends for 9pm in the evening to feast on an array of English puddings and desserts until the small hours of the morning.  The evenings were convivial, fun occasions that provided the opportunity to bring together diverse friends and encourage creative connections.
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A DAy in our LIfe

Entrepreneurship  //  November 1, 2019

​My husband and I both work from home which we consider to be a huge blessing in the mutual responsibilities of raising a family.  Though not without its occasional challenges, we have found a way that works for us.  We believe that teamwork is key and have applied that to all aspects of running a home and masterminding family responsibilities too.  Whilst considering that each day is different, we have found it super helpful, both when travelling and being at home, that we try to keep as regular a routine as possible, not just for our daughter but also to manage our work.
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ABOUT ME

Mum, stepmum and honorary foster mum.  Passionate about fulfilling the potential of all the world's children - both big and little.  Serial entrepreneur and life traveller now living in Paris. www.carolinewatson.org ​ 

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