Sounds to me like you are doing the right thing April.

You know your treasure needs to be protected, but you are also aware that you have to introduce her to the freedoms of the wider world.

This constant balance and judgement call will no doubt go on for years, so I guess we need to get used to it.

While camping last weekend I had one of ‘those’ moments. My six and three year-old sons were out of sight. Cue Dad running into the copse of trees next to our tent, to find them constructing a den. Timeless play.

Ha ha, just seen your allowed/aloud faux pas. Is ‘Kids Aloud’ the Girls Aloud equivalent of the fabulous ‘S Club Juniors’? LOL