How old are your children? What do they do in their spare time? Our girls are five years old and I’m pleased to say the majority of their time is spent playing games and being creative. I’ve often read that modern parents are too focused on keeping their children busy and worrying about them getting…
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Quiet Commutes: Activities for Kids during Long Commutes
Read moreLong car rides or travel journeys can be challenging and frustrating for kids. In fact, the travel experience can be miserable for everyone when the kids are suffering from acute boredom. To ensure that the kids are quiet and content, it’s ideal to plan activities designed just for those long commutes. With these ideas in…
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Is Your Child Ill? Don’t Panic!
Read moreImage Source All parents know the terrifying moment when your child appears to have fallen ill. This can be surprisingly distressing, and sometimes it can even be difficult to figure out exactly what you need to do. In some cases, the worry even clouds the decision making, and sometimes this can lead to a poorer…
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’10 Things Girls Need Most’ Book Review
Read moreAs a mum of girls I try to do everything in my power to ensure that I steer them in the right direction in life. They’re only five years old, but already they’re confident, clever and knowledgable. By empowering them to make their own decisions, regardless of how small they may be, we can give…
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What kind of parent are you?
Read moreThere are three types of parents in my opinion. Those who want to control their children. Those who want to be equal with their children. Those who want to be best buddies with their children. I strive to be a parent who is equal to their children. By this I mean, giving my children the…
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Controlling your children’s relationships
Read moreI recently read an article about Gordon Ramsey who was talking about how he wouldn’t be leaving all of his fortune to his children because he wanted them to earn their own money, which by the way, I admire. In the article it mentioned how Gordon is good friends with David Beckham, but that he’s…
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The Importance Of Your Children’s Financial Future
Read moreWhen parents think of their children’s future, they often think of what they hope for them to achieve, how they want them to be as happy as possible and successful in their ventures. But something else which is also important is that they are financially secure. The state of being financially secure is not always…
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The Pros and Cons of Toddler Groups
Read moreShortly after bringing our girls home from hospital after their extended stay due to being born early, I started to look into local baby and toddler groups. There seemed to be quite a few of them around, but it would be another 7 months before I managed to pluck up the courage to actually go…
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Are Your Toddler Bathtimes Stressful? Here’s Where You’re Going Wrong!
Read moreWhen you have a toddler, bathtime should be a fun time for both them and you. Unfortunately, reality is often different to the dream! If you’re a new parent, you will soon learn that your kids can become grumpy or angry at a moment’s notice, sometimes for no obvious reason! For some parents, the concept…