Life isn’t always easy, and that’s exactly why it is important to raise children to be more confident and ready to take on challenges without losing hope. As parents, we can do a lot to … [Read more...]
Cheap ways to entertain the children through Winter
Keeping children interested and happy can be a task, especially when the weather isn’t great. So whether you’re budgeting or just trying to make your little ones realise the joy of little things in … [Read more...]
Why you may choose to use a tutor for your child
It is no secret that when you are a parent you are going to want the very best for your children. This not only applies to their childhood, but also for the rest of our lives. We all know … [Read more...]
Keeping children safe and warm this Winter
The temperature has dropped and soon the nights and morning will be darker but that isn’t going to stop Lucas wanting to go out. I don’t want it to either, it was actually quite nice having … [Read more...]
How to help a child deal with grief
As parents, our natural instinct is to protect our children, from everything that’s wrong or anything that might cause them harm. Death and loss of life is extremely difficult to deal with for us … [Read more...]
5 activities to teach children self control
Growing children need to be taught a lot of values which can include sharing, being respectful, having compassion and self control. We see a lot of adults struggle with self control, and if you can … [Read more...]
Bath, book, bed (and maybe a little creativity)
The Bath, Book, Bed routine is once again being highlighted by parenting expert Jo Frost and the BookTrust. Lack of sleep is one of the hardest parts of being a parent and getting children to … [Read more...]
The benefits of learning to swim at a young age
I have taken Lucas to the pool since he was between 6 and 8 weeks old. I always wanted to get him accustomed to water as soon as possible to hopefully be confident and careful around … [Read more...]
The best toys to get children outside
Playing outdoors is important to the physical, mental and psychological development of children. Paediatricians recommend up to an hour’s worth of outdoor playtime daily for children, but … [Read more...]
How to make the most of a holiday whilst pregnant
Pregnancy, although an incredible time can be hard work, so it’s important to take care and treat yourself every now and then. If it’s your first child as well, it may be the last chance you get to go … [Read more...]
How and when should you start potty training?
We recently went to Hamburg and whilst we were away my Mum started potty training Lucas, we went away with him in nappies, showing no interest in the potty or toilet and came back to him in no nappies … [Read more...]
My First Scalextric review
Lucas was recently sent* Hornby Hobbies My First Scalextric set, £39.99. When I told D we had been offered one, he was very excited about it as he remembers the fun he had on his Scalextric … [Read more...]