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Am I the only mum not looking forward to school starting again?

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05.08.2025

Dear Janice,

I think I’m the only mum who is not looking forward to her children going back to school after the summer holidays.

Most parents are saying it can’t come quick enough, but I am loving having my boys at home all summer and I know how much I’ll miss having them about.

I’m lucky to be able to work from home so don’t have the stresses other parents have and perhaps that’s why I love having them about.

So why do I feel so down?

Jennifer.

Dear Jennifer,

Going back to school can remind parents that another year has passed, their kids are another year older and are growing up.

Sometimes it seems that........

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