I remember the time I ran away. I was about 6 and it took me so long to pack that I had lost my audience.

We had just had stranger danger at school and had been told that we should never leave the house without leaving a note - so I did and they still have it...

"I have run away. Do not worry. I will be back soon."

Clearly I wasn't quite as committed as I could have been


I'm in bits over that....

Antheia, don't feel bad. 5 years is a trying age and an age where girls especially are showing their independence and she would have said it before realising what it meant.

I wouldn't feel bad, if anything, she'll probably be sulky with you tomorrow and that will be the perfect time to have a mumma/daughter chat about feelings and ways to express herself