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...]
Learn to swim with Baby Annabell
Learn to swim with Baby Annabell and Rebecca Adlington Is your child like a fish in the water or do they scream just getting their toes wet? Learning to swim is an important milestone in every child’s … [Read more...]
How to encourage children to be more active
Before the age of tablets and smartphones, children used to live fairly active lifestyles. They’d go out and play with their friends and spend hours exploring outdoors. These days however, … [Read more...]
The importance of family meals
Over the years, I think eating family meals together has declined. More and more people are eating with their dinner on their knee in front of the TV or giving the children their meals and … [Read more...]
Teacher training tips for busy parents
Teaching is a great career option for parents – not only do you understand the young mind, thanks to spending so much time with your own little ones at home, teaching hours are also usually a good fit … [Read more...]
Why I love wooden toys
Lucas was recently sent* an Alphabet Snake from SRI Toys to review and just from opening it, I loved it. There is something about wooden toys, the simplicity of them, the bright colours they … [Read more...]
Engineer the chocolate bar of the future
It’s no secret that children like to ask the question ‘why’, but just how much? New research reveals that curious children in the UK ask their parents 22,174 questions during their school … [Read more...]