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The struggle is real: on embracing expat parenting

The struggle is real: on embracing expat parenting

by Maria Tumolo | Apr 11, 2018 | Expat, Lifestyle, Mixed Heritage, Mixed Race Families, Motherhood, Parenthood, Parenting

When I decided to have children, I was sure I knew what I was doing. Hubby and I were, raised in a similar style. Surly, we could raise ‘good people’. What I was not prepared for was how different it would be parenting in a foreign country.  The struggle was real;...
An Interview with Film Director, Aysha Scott

An Interview with Film Director, Aysha Scott

by Maria Tumolo | Mar 1, 2018 | Families, Fatherhood, Film Making, Interviews, Motherhood, Parenthood, Parenting

People of colour are slowly beginning to see ourselves and our lives portrayed on screen. Of course, there is scope for improvement but it good to acknowledge the shift. I dare say if there are more of us  behind the camera, then the telling of our stories will grow...
… oh but what if you fly?

… oh but what if you fly?

by Maria Tumolo | Jan 17, 2018 | Lifestyle, Milestones, Motherhood, Parenthood, Parenting

As a parent you may worry about whether or not you’re doing a good job raising your child(ren). I tune in to my children’s conversations. I observe how they interact with each other. I’ve noticed how they speak and behave gives me an indication of what I’m doing right...
Welcome to the Club: Mothercare’s AW17 press day

Welcome to the Club: Mothercare’s AW17 press day

by Maria Tumolo | May 21, 2017 | Mothercare, Parenthood, Press Days

Valentina and I recently attended our first fashion press day event. Fittingly it was Mothercare. I’m sure I’ve said how fond I am their stores. Mother care was a life saviour to me when I was still anxious about being out alone with my babies and breastfeeding. I...
Relearning what I’ve learnt: story-craft with embedded literacy course

Relearning what I’ve learnt: story-craft with embedded literacy course

by Maria Tumolo | Feb 4, 2015 | Education, National Curriculum, Parenthood, Parenting, Reading

I come from a generation were learning was more about drilling than making the experience fun.  The idea that learning could be fun had not yet began to be explored. Competition is high on a small island. What we learnt and how well we performed academically was...
On Expressing Love

On Expressing Love

by Maria Tumolo | Dec 1, 2014 | Child Development, Early Years Foundation Stage, Filial Love, Motherhood, Parenthood, Parenting

It’s been a of couple months since Angelo has begun using the ‘L’ word. Sometimes, he’ll nozzle up to me like a puppy and says “I love you mummy”. I simply melt and my heart feels so full of love for him too. Other times in the middle of me scolding him he’ll say “I...
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