Today we have a lovely guest blogger, encouraging us all the read – and as she knows, I am determined to take her up on the challenge. I WILL find time to commit over the next few weeks, particularly now I know that she is on my case! Jacqueline is the Editor of the BritMums Book Group. She blogs at www.bestandbeyond.co.uk about the pursuit of the best, from books to food and everything in-between. She has two children who now sleep through the … Continued
Note: This is a sponsored giveaway. So you love reading – just like we do at KiddyCharts? We even have our progress charts to encourage it! Well; we have a great giveaway for you then…we have FIVE annual subscription to the wonderful Reading Eggs website to giveaway. We reviewed Reading Eggs on the site a few months ago. My two absolutely loved it; the rewards really encouraged them to go on the site, and read another book, all the while … Continued
By the evening I am often exhausted, and as much as love my kids; I need a break and some time for me. Getting the kids to bed allows me that, and I find it difficult to keep my patience when they won’t settle or keep getting up for things. Here are my top 10 tips for getting the children off to the land of nod…. Have a bedtime routine and if you don’t have one start to build one; … Continued
Why bother with bedtime stories for kids? We have already written about this on the blog, many moons ago when we mentioned how great extra bonus stories are at night as rewards alongside our reward charts. Now, Nick Jr are encouraging us all to sit down and read with our kids in a wonderful new campaign aimed at parents with younger children. Bedtime with Arnie and Barnie is a show where Becky Overton’s stories are read by celebrities including Greg … Continued
“Can you spend quality time with your children and save cash at the same time?” This is the question we have been asked by The Works who are looking to promote the benefits of reading books over watching screens. And the answer is: “Of course, you can!” Books play a big part of my children’s life, and I couldn’t imagine a household where they don’t – whatever walk of life. I think many parents find themselves occasionally using the reliable … Continued
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