In a world of ever improving understanding of technology, advances in science and such like, I’m saddened to see that a lot of people, parents mainly, are yet to understand the impact of computer games and mobile phones on our children. I read a while ago that parents tend to approach video games like junk…
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Read moreProtecting our children from the sun’s harmful rays can be challenging. Even on a cloudy day there’s always a risk that your children could get sunburnt. Babies in particular are at risk because of how thin their skin it. Although the summer months are a great time to get outdoors as a family, it’s also…
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AD| Why playing in your own garden can be better for your children than a public park
Read moreI’m a huge advocate for encouraging children to play outdoors. In the 21st century I find that many parents find it all too easy to just hand their children an iPad or their mobile phone and let them play endless games on them for hour upon on hour. Whilst I’m not against technology, I do…
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AD| Side Hustles for Stay at Home Parents
Read moreThere’s no denying being a stay at home parent is a full-time job. Not full-time as in 40 hours a week, but a 24/7 commitment. It is incredibly rewarding, but unfortunately there is no financial compensation. You might be faced with needing a side hustle, but who wants an office job that will be miserable?…
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Raising strong, independent children
Read moreBeing a parent is such an amazing gift. It really is. Raising a baby well so that they become a kind-hearted, independent, strong adult is certainly challenging, yet I like to think it’s something all parents strive for when teaching their children. This stems down to so many things. They way in which you interact…
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Read moreDo you ever struggle to come up with ideas for the perfect toy? Perhaps for your own child’s birthday or for one of their friends? The Kids Toy Generator from Toys for a Pound can help! This nifty little tool will choose toys for your child based on a few questions. Make your way through…
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What Impact is Social Media having on today’s Children?
Read moreShould social networks such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter carry health warnings? Parents have so much more to contend with nowadays when it comes to raising children. I wonder what impact this has on both parents and their offspring. When I was growing up and of primary school age, I’d spend most of my time…
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Camping, Festivals and Days Out. A Summer Spent Outdoors
Read moreThis year my husband and I have decided that we’d like to spend as much time as possible outdoors as a family. With so many young people spending the majority of their time indoors on their phones or games consoles, we’re trying our very best to encourage our children to embrace the great outdoors. Being…
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Read moreHow many times have you walked into a supermarket or newsagent with your children and they’ve asked for you to buy them a magazine? It’s a regular occurrence for us, and occasionally we do let our seven year old twins use their pocket money to buy a magazine each, however the problem I have is…