MUST I point out EVERYTHING that my 3 year old shouldn't do? Should I have to tell her that spaghetti hoops are to go in your mouth not up your nose? Should I have to tell her that you don't have to 'huggle' the shop assistant that asked if you needed any help? And should I have to tell her that paint is to go on paper not shoes or dogs?

I picked her up from pre-school this week, full of smiles and regaling me with stories of what she'd been up to. Digging up potatoes, kicking through the leaves and painting. PAINTING HER SHOES! The beautiful light blue shoes had come home bright red and are, as we speak, spinning round the washing machine. To be fair though, she was very neat and tidy, and didn't go over the lines.

What a fabulous day we had on Heart yesterday raising money for Global’s Make Some Noise, raising money for small charities across the UK and on the South Coast, such as the Elizabeth Foundation, which teaches deaf children to listen and speak. ?

Just take a second to imagine what it would be like if you couldn't communicate with your children , that is what parents with deaf children face, so the amazing work that's done at the Elizabeth Foundation is absolutely vital and makes such a difference to so many families lives.

You can hear Zoe on Heart Breakfast, weekdays 6-10

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