This week, with Beckie Whitehouse, we are talking about facing disappointment.  As adults we often face disappointments in our lives and it is just the same for children, especially …

When we lose someone close to us it can be very difficult to know how, or what, to tell our children especially when we are dealing with our own loss. …

My daughter loves a bit of craft, as the articles within our activities category on this blog suggest. She is just as creative, if not more so, than I am, …

If you are looking for something to make with those blackberries that will now be just about ready for picking in your local park, have a go at this scrumptious …

This Butterfly Cake looks and tastes absolutely beautiful. In fact, it looks so beautiful, you won’t want to cut into it! This recipe is just one of a series of …

Siblings are meant to be built-in best friends for life, from cradle to grave, but even siblings who love each other dearly can fall prey to sibling rivalry. When two …

  Welcome to another parenting tales from the sofa where, as always, I am joined by Beckie Whitehouse of Be Confident Coaching to share her wisdom and advice.  This week …

Forget your exotic holiday destinations – we’re having a staycation this year. When I tell people we’re taking a long car trip with the kids I am faced with one …

Following attendance at a conference for KiddyCharts a few month’s ago, I have put together a guide on ‘How to manage your child’s presence online.’ There are a number of key …

What goes on under the sea is so much more interesting that what goes on above it. What’s a few boats compared to fish, octopodes (the correct plural of “octopus”. …