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Parenting and family from birth to great grandparents
With us being away from family, I am always interested in things to make the gap closer. Whether this is face time calls so Lucas can see family and have a chat or creating photo books that my Grandparents receive through the post monthly. The people behind TELL App got in touch with […] Read more…
Oh my goodness the weather has gone cold and it has been so rainy recently. Not one to let the weather dampen our moods and keep us inside, Lucas and I have still been out and about on adventures. Ninja battles Imagine walking along and all of a sudden you are surrounded by […] Read more…
Lucas was due to start reception class in the UK last month but as we moved to France, he’s now got another nursery year. In the French education system, children start L’Ecole Maternelle at the age of 3 where they go into the Petite Section for age 3-4 years, the Moyenne Section […] Read more…
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I hope this guide will help you help children cope with death. First, before I go further, it is essential to acknowledge that dealing with your feelings is challenging, without the addition of caring for young people. Therefore, before you can help others, you need to take care of your needs too. Talking to […] Read more…
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For decades now, having your child alongside you when you’re sleeping seems to have gotten a bad reputation and I completely understand the risks but it is actually great, and packs in a ton of benefits for both the parent and the child. We have co-slept since he was a baby. So if you’ve got […] Read more…
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Watching your child perform well at school and in academics can be a very fulfilling and satisfying feeling, and quite frankly, that’s what we all want to experience as parents. But that, just like the other parts of parenting, takes effort to achieve- so here’s helping you with that. Focus on Consistency Consistency is the […] Read more…
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Here are some fun games and activities that can be played outside with a group of kids of any age. Variations on Tag The game of tag has so many variations they could fill an entire book. Here are a few ideas to get the children started. Shadow Tag is a variation where the person […] Read more…
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As we get older, sometimes, we rely on other’s around us to help us get around. However, there are ways that the elderly can keep their independence, taking the weight off those caring for them. Lucas and I often go out with my Grandma who is 88. When Lucas was still in […] Read more…
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Good habits are easy to form when the mind is young and impressionable, and that’s exactly why, it is best to introduce your little one to healthy habits at an early stage itself. Educate Educating your little one about the earth, its resources, pollution, global warming and other such important facts is the first step […] Read more…
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Most people have had the same fear, forgetting Mother’s Day! There’s nothing worse than feeling the wrath of your mum when their big day has been completely overlooked. Additionally, there’s no pang of guilt quite like it, so it’s important you that you do everything in your power to remember! You shouldn’t be half-hearted about […] Read more…