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Parenting and family from birth to great grandparents
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 on a relaxing holiday just you and your partner. It’s natural to have concerns when you’re […] Read more…
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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 and ‘big boys’ underpants. We only went away for 2 days! Since then he has been […] Read more…
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 when he was younger and couldn’t wait to introduce it to Lucas. My First Scalextric is a fab […] Read more…
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 development – and a vital skill they will use throughout their lifetime. Baby Annabell – the UK’s number one selling large doll brand – has partnered with […] Read more…
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, you’re more likely to see children with their heads glued to the TV or mobile phone screen. It’s no coincidence therefore, that there’s been a […] Read more…
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 then eating later when their other half has returned from work and the children are in bed. When new houses […] Read more…
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 for busy mums and dads who need to make sure that they can be at home when […] Read more…
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 have painted on them, the timelessness. Wooden toys don’t go out of fashion, we go to my Grandma’s on a […] Read more…
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For nearly 29 months I have been breastfeeding Lucas, I have loved it, it was difficult in the first couple of weeks and more than once, I have fallen out of love with breastfeeding but the majority of the time, it has been a lovely experience. I think Lucas was about 16 months when I […] Read more…