On compromise and creativity (aka slowly losing my mind...)

Half-term hiatus, how living Danishly in the UK helps parents and what the UK could do better - plus snatches of serenity in the chaos

It’s half-term as I write, surrounded by chaos, dirty laundry and even dirtier dishes. There are half a dozen children charging around, pursued by a dog. Each demanding food (so much food, where are they putting it?). I’m juggling mini Vikings, their friends, work and unpacking boxes (still) while trying and failing to maintain some semblance of order.

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