The toddler years can certainly be a challenge. When I have been asked in the past what the most difficult stage has been, I always answer the same. Without a doubt, 18 months to three years (I’m yet to have a teenager though so this might change). At the same time however, if I am asked […]
Reading with meaning
What sort of books do your children read? Are they into a particular author? Or type of book perhaps? My children enjoy a range of different books and they are also good critics. It is very easy to tell how good they consider a book to be by how engaged they are. For example, with […]
My favourite things about you
My darling children, you are changing and developing each day and I fear I will forget these precious moments as the years pass us by. You all have so many similar qualities and are so alike in many ways, but at the same time you are all so different with your unique personalities. At this […]
Dealing with reluctant brushers
Most parents go through it at some stage… the curse of the reluctant toothbrusher! It comes to us all at some point but not necessarily at the same time for each child. If you are reading this and smugly thinking that your child is a 5 star brusher who has been able to name all […]
While you were sleeping
While you were sleeping little one I took the opportunity to catch up on some of the things I had not had a chance to do whilst I was playing with you and your siblings, feeding you all or dashing around from one big kid activity to the next. While you were sleeping little one: […]
My advice to new parents
As a mum of four you might be thinking that this article is about me imparting my wisdom on you and giving parenting advice where it is neither wanted nor needed. Far from it. In my view parenting is a journey. There is no right or wrong way to do it just different approaches and […]
Practical products Vs over-hyped rubbish
Before you become a parent you aren’t sure what items you will actually find useful and what will be a complete waste of money. You might have walked around a few baby shops, looked online, read books or even been to a baby show. As a first time parent you are a prime target for […]
Gifts for teachers: what do you think?
With the academic year almost over I am left wondering how it all went so fast. The run up to the end of term is always busy with all sorts going on: School trips Sports days Other school and area sports events Transition days Celebration events Non uniform days As the end of term approaches […]