#parenting
2026
- How I've been introducing my kids to videogames
My son is 4 (nearly 5) and my daughter is 6 (nearly 7). They’ve been around gadgets their entire lives, and at this point it’s unavoidable. They’ll happily start their day by coming downstairs and saying “Okay Google, turn on the lights”. I’ve always been wary of using a screen to buy a few moments of peace and quiet. Lately they’ve been getting into videogames, though, and I’m happy with how it’s going.
- Why can't I read this picture book?
I’ve spent the last five years reading picture books with my kids at bedtime. Hundreds of them - and I’m still going, even as my eldest moves on to chapter books. One thing has consistently driven me mad: I often can’t read the words.