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Parenting and family from birth to great grandparents
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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 our early morning walks last year. Lucas loves his footwear and has a huge selection of sandals, trainers and […] Read more…
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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 adults as well, and naturally, children too, are aware of it, even though they might not react or understand it completely. […] Read more…
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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 get your children to develop this at an early stage itself, it can be helpful throughout all their life. Fingers […] Read more…
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 sleep can be one of the biggest challenges. A regular routine is the best way to get children […] Read more…
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 water. Before you even go swimming though you need to remember that you need to be happy […] Read more…
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 even half an hour could do wonders. Playing outdoors helps children learn and adapt to their surroundings, and in the process, improve their motor skills, coordination, spatial awareness, […] Read more…
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 […] 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…