From that first angelic role in the nativity play to that first love, from broken hearts and best friendships to school bullies, life as a parent in the primary years is an emotional roller coaster. And amidst the practical chaos of finding swimming goggles, making packed lunches, cleaning out the rabbit and refereeing sibling squabbles, many of us long for help, for a little wisdom to help us do the job well.
Remember this is that help! Wisdom in stories and bite-sized chapters to help navigate this challenging season of parenting and family life – sayings to read in a few minutes while waiting for the kettle to boil, to commit to memory and draw upon at a second’s notice, and hilarious cartoons to bring a smile.
Katharine Hill is UK Director at Care for the Family, a national charity which aims to strengthen family life and help families in difficulty. Katharine speaks and writes widely on family issues. As an established speaker she has addressed thousands of people across the UK on marriage and parenting issues. She draws on her personal and professional knowledge in writing articles for newspapers and magazines, as well as in national and local broadcast interviews.
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Life as a parent in the primary years is an emotional...