Winter activities for children: Ten simple indoor ideas
Is it just me or is life with kids somehow just a bit easier in the summer? Winter activities for children just don’t seem to come that easy… ….provided it’s …
Holiday ideas
Childrens party ideas: What on earth do you do for winter birthdays?
We have 2 birthdays coming up in the next few weeks – on the same day but not twins – in the run up to Christmas – it just goes …
Back in School: How to keep your kids learning whilst playing
September 1st: The day all parents breathe a sigh of relief. Soon the school bells are ringing and our little ones are back in school, making a mess there and …
Back to school: ABCs for the summer holidays
So that 6 weeks went by in a flash and its now back to school… And as many will have started school for the first time, I thought I would …
Preparing a child for school: Do your emotions drive your child’s feelings?
It’s that time of year when we are getting ready to prepare our children for any changes that will happen in September, preparing a child for school or nursery for …
Father’s Day Thoughts
I don’t normally do this. There are four very important men in my life; my son, my husband, by brother and my Dad. Sometimes things haven’t gone well for us. …
Parenting: Happy Mothers Day Everyone – Or was it?
My dear Chatterbox is six. She made me about that number of cards for Mothers Day on Sunday, which was lovely. And this is my favourite one – can you …
Mother’s Day gift ideas
Every loving mother deserves a special gift for Mother’s Day. If you’re too busy, you might not have enough time to find her one. Do you need some Mother’s Day …