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2·29 Oct 2026·on Blue streak in her hair over the Diwali break. Our 14 year old has made her case

In our school days the teacher checked even if we put too much oil in the hair. Now blue is fine! Times have changed. My grandson is only two, so I have some years before anyone asks me this. But do the small test on the skin first, my daughter always says that before any colour.

0·5 Sept 2026·on Grade 4 son has worked out how to farm points on the school's maths app

My grandson is only two, but I see the same thing with the children in our building, they find the shortcut in every game. If it is on the phone or tablet, even studies become a game for them. I would sit with him at least two days in the week, even ten minutes. Children work differently when an elder is watching.

0·16 Aug 2026·on Daughter wants to join the merchant navy. She wears glasses.

In my time a girl talking about ships would have got a scolding. Now my neighbour's granddaughter is studying for it, she also wears spectacles I think. Let the child dream. You can find out the details slowly.