Source A pair of twins is an absolute blessing, both for a family in general and for the children themselves; having a very close friend and companion from the get go can be great for children’s social skills and self esteem. When presented with a bouncing pair, though, how best should mothers treat their new…
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Bedtime routines at two years old
Read moreIt’s been a long day. 6.30pm arrives. The girls are in their pyjamas, as am I! We make our way into the kitchen and grab a bottle of milk from the counter top. M is in daddy’s arms, whilst R is cradled in mine. We return to our front room. The blinds have been closed…
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The twin difference
Read moreSomething that every twin parent will undoubtedly have heard during the early years of parenthood is people saying ‘double trouble’ or asking the usual ‘are they identical’ or ‘how do you tell them apart’ questions. Oh and another ‘do you dress them the same.’ The one that really annoys me is when both of our…
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The truth about having twins
Read moreHaving a baby is a life changing experience for anyone. Having twins, triplets or more is even more life changing! People often ask me how I do it. How do you cope with twins? How do you deal with them? My answer is always the same. The same way you would deal with one baby.…
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Learning through play
Read moreIt’s great to be a kid! I sometimes wish I could go back to my childhood just so I could climb a tree, jump in a muddy puddle and run around the garden dressed as an alien! Of course if I attempt to do any of those things now my neighbours would think all sorts…
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We went to Techniquest!
Read moreIf you live in Cardiff there is no doubt in my mind that you will have heard of Techniquest. For those of you who are unfamiliar with it, Techniquest is the UK’s longest established science centre. They have various exhibits which they build themselves and once a month they have a toddler day. As the…
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Viking Direct Stationery Review
Read moreLike many people I love a bit of stationery. I don’t know why or exactly what it is that I find so interesting about it, but it’s fair to say I own quite a bit of stationery. I was recently contacted by Viking to review some of their products. Viking are a large office supplies retailer…
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You know it’s summer when…
Read more…it’s time to get your garden spruced up! We were recently invited to take part in a competition to grow a sunflower plant. I don’t know much about gardening, but that doesn’t stop me from giving it a go when equipped with the right garden tools! R and M recently helped me to plant some…
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Project 365: Week 17
Read moreDay 112 Silliness and fun in the garden! …and…big cuddles! Day 113 We planted sunflower seeds… Day 114 Being silly with Daddy! Day 115 Playing with their new Bigjigs Wooden Safari Animal Building Blocks Day 116 Playing in their new playhouse… Day 117 The first seedlings of Rocket begin to appear! …and M and Daddy…