In praise of ridiculous situations

Published 6 March 2025

Children get stuck, and every time we wade into a puddle, climb a precarious rope ladder or even successfully wrangle a tangled jumper from over their head, we’re showing up for our kids, says Early Years Scotland Policy & Engagement Manager, Lorna Kettles.

In a rare turn of events, I had a free few hours to myself over the weekend. I looked at my ironing pile, considered the mess that is the toy corner in my living room, then decided that the most appropriate course of action would be to leave those as they were, think about what I would benefit most from doing and treat myself to a solo date to see the new Bridget Jones movie. As a long-time fan of this unlikely heroine, I couldn’t wait to see how she tackled the ups and downs of motherhood as a lone parent. It was glorious, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has belted out ‘All By Myself’ in their jammies with a large bar of chocolate in their hand. Read more…..