One of my biggest fears as a parent is that my children get hurt. Whether that be from a fall, from another child, by accident or from not knowing how to cross the road safely. That last one, is a biggie for me. I think it’s so important that we as parents teach our children…
-
Twinkl Educational Resources Review: Video Special
Read moreLike many parents I want to ensure that my children really enjoy the summer holidays. However, I do wonder what impact this break from school will have on their education. Our girls have been doing so well with their learning and reading. It seems a shame to go a whole six weeks without doing anything…
-
Is it wrong to video our kids for ‘likes’?
Read moreEvery parent at some point or another has filmed their kids doing something. Whether that be the first time they smiled or the first time they said ‘mummy’. Maybe you caught their first steps on camera or simply want to capture special occasions such as birthdays and Christmases on video for friends and family who…
-
Exciting Ways to Enjoy Rainy Days
Read moreNow that the summer holidays are finally here, you can start to plan all of the fun and exciting things you want to do with your little ones to keep them entertained and ensure they have a wonderful summer. Many people like to plan their days in the hope that the weather will be bright…
-
Cutie Stix Cut & Create Station Review: Video Special
Read moreCutie Stix Cut & Create Station is a toy like no other I’ve come across before. Aimed at children over six years old, this product lets children make their own bracelets, necklaces, nail art and figures. Unlike other jewellery making toys available on the market, the difference with Cutie Stix is that children actually get…
-
Should children be allowed to have the day off school on their birthday?
Read moreWhen I was a kid I never spent a single birthday in school. That’s not because my parents decided to keep me home, but simply because my birthday is early in January which means schools are closed due to the Christmas and New Year period. Being in school for my birthday wasn’t something that I’d…
-
Intense Care – Working From Home With A Sick Child
Read morePicture They say having a child is like having a full-time job. So when you have a child and a full-time job, surely that means you’ve got two full-time jobs right? Children require care and attention at the best of times, and when they are ill, it’s quite impossible to get anything done, least of…
-
5 Ways to Make your Home Child-Friendly
Read moreAs you enter and prepare for parenthood, you suddenly become aware of all of the little dangers dotted around your home. From the moment the positive test result comes back, your life has changed forever. You are going to be a mummy and daddy, and you only have a few months to prepare yourself for…
-
Mila & Pheebs Super Safari Box Review
Read moreBack in March of this year, my girls and I reviewed an awesome box of craft and stationary goodness from Mila & Pheebs. We’ve been very fortunate again because they’ve kindly sent us their June box to review which has a safari theme to it. Just to give a brief overview, Mila & Pheebs offer…