This year we’re planning our very first camping trip. It’s something we’re all very excited about! I have fond memories of camping from when I was a child. It’s something we used to do fairly often. Our twins are seven years old and we’re yet to take them camping, but that’s all about to change…
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AD| Getting the family outdoors
Read moreThis summer my husband and I have decided that we’d like to try and make a really big effort to spend more time outdoors as a family. There are so many benefits to spending time outdoors such as better mental health and reduced stress levels. We have so many ideas as to how we can…
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AD| 5 Ways for New Parents to Manage Anxiety
Read moreBecoming a parent should be an exciting time in your life, however, with a new baby to look after at home, it’s natural for you to feel some anxiety. There are all sorts of worries and pressures that are placed on new parents, from whether your baby is eating enough, sleeping enough or crying too…
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On the go sandwich wrap review #GIFTED
Read moreA few weeks ago I wrote a blog post called Simple Swaps for a Zero Waste Life. In that blog post I shared simple every day swaps that anyone can make in order to reduce the amount of single use plastics we use. I touched upon lots of great swaps such as swapping paper kitchen…
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ClassDojo: Helping Parents Find Out What Their Children Do In School Since 2011 #AD
Read moreLike many parents I’m keen to know what my children do in school. I find that the best time to talk about this is when we’re all sitting down as a family over dinner. I ask my children what they do in school, who did they play with and did they learn anything. Sometimes my…
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AD| Digitally Distracted Parents
Read moreThis is a subject that sadly, far too many parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins etc can relate to. In this blog post, I’m going to focus on parents. When you think back to your childhood, what do you remember? Specifically, what do you remember about the time you spent with your parents? Were…
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Talking to children about money management #AD
Read moreTalking to children about money is an important part of being a parent. Our children will be seven years old this week, and I’ve recently found out that they’re already learning about money in school. I think is a great idea. Last week my husband and I attended parents evening, and our children’s teacher gave…
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Why You Should Foster Your Child’s Creativity #AD
Read moreAfter you have a child, you will slowly but surely see them start to develop their own interests and passions. This is an exciting time in any parent’s life. As a parent, you want to promote strong educational tracks for your child such as interests in math, science, and reading. In additional to these kinds…
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Bali Family Holiday Guide #AD
Read moreBali is an Indonesian island that is well known for its sandy beaches and coral reefs. It’s been a popular travel destination for couples and lone travellers for some time now, and in recent years it’s becoming more and more popular as a family travel destination too. Bali has lots to offer its visitors. In…