!['Dad has ALWAYS been there for me'](https://cdn.magzter.com/1389340925/1685434197/articles/BlE-KCtQj1685441224758/DAD-HAS-ALWAYS-BEEN-THERE-FOR-ME.jpg)
I must be about two years old in this photo. I think it was taken at the Ashton Court Estate, just outside Bristol, where we lived throughout my childhood. I was always very close to my dad [actor and broadcaster Tony Robinson]. He worked in London most weeks and only came back at weekends, so my lovely mum, who died a few years ago, did all of the childcare during the week - she was a superstar. I would get so excited on Fridays because it meant I would see Dad again. He was always planning things to entertain us: magical stories, treasure hunts and special projects.
I learned to read when I was two-the Miffy the rabbit books were my favourite. Dad made me a cut-out Miffy and we made outfits for her out of paper, along with accessories like pets and meals. The paper fried breakfast sticks in my mind!
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der July 2023-Ausgabe von Woman & Home UK.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der July 2023-Ausgabe von Woman & Home UK.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
![Welcome to ENGLISH WINE COUNTRY](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5364/1677215/jM3HPi4lR1714033216888/WELCOME-TO-ENGLISH-WINE-COUNTRY.jpg)
Welcome to ENGLISH WINE COUNTRY
Ellen Himelfarb discovers palate-tingling wines and warm hospitality among the sunlit slopes and flint villages of Sussex
![Naturally STYLISH](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5364/1677215/F44yjWnYR1714032833127/NATURALLY-STYLISH.jpg)
Naturally STYLISH
Combining mindfulness ideas and natural materials, this country house - built by Lisa and David Wallace – exudes beauty, calm and serenity
![Make ANXIETY Your superpower](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5364/1677215/zesgb1aJS1714032501228/MAKE-ANXIETY-YOUR-SUPERPOWER.jpg)
Make ANXIETY Your superpower
Embracing worrying thoughts might be more beneficial than suppressing them, says Samantha Wood
![I hope the kids have my self-confidence](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5364/1677215/Cy8hz-w_71714032154561/I-HOPE-THE-KIDS-HAVE-MY-SELFCONFIDENCE.jpg)
I hope the kids have my self-confidence
Author and presenter Richard Madeley reflects on the early days of parenting, and watching his family grow
![Love..OR LIES?](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5364/1677215/B8PW6PeP21714031933533/LOVEOR-LIES.jpg)
Love..OR LIES?
Romance fraud is, sadly, on the increase - meet two women affected and find out how to stay safe
![WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A...PROBATION OFFICER](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5364/1677215/_pNmCPv0x1714031636241/WHAT-ITS-LIKE-TO-BE-APROBATION-OFFICER.jpg)
WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A...PROBATION OFFICER
Meet Sarah Port, 40, deputy head of the Probation Delivery Unit in North Essex
![Could YOU live on your PENSION?](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5364/1677215/t8ETifRzb1714031093835/COULD-YOU-LIVE-ON-YOUR-PENSION.jpg)
Could YOU live on your PENSION?
Surviving on the minimum retirement living standard for a week shocked Faith Archer into increasing her contributions
![We're having a FASHION moment](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5364/1677215/H_swIOsD31714030598259/WERE-HAVING-A-FASHION-MOMENT.jpg)
We're having a FASHION moment
And long may it continue, says Wendy Rigg, charting the rise of midlife fashion
![There really is NO PLACE LIKE HOME](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5364/1677215/0uZFCIBMB1714030247840/THERE-REALLY-IS-NO-PLACE-LIKE-HOME.jpg)
There really is NO PLACE LIKE HOME
But when Yorkshire-woman Sharon Wright fetched up in Surbiton, which would hold that special place in her affections?
![Older & bolder](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5364/1677215/GXxkoE0qW1714029866053/OLDER-BOLDER.jpg)
Older & bolder
One of our favourite comedians, Helen Lederer, has finally sent imposter syndrome to Room 101