A recent survey from travel experts Kayak revealed that a quarter of Brits find holiday planning stressful – any mum or dad will confirm that even after agreeing your destination and getting booked, the journey to the airport can be fraught with temper tantrums, unscheduled bathroom breaks and other random shenanigans. That’s family life for you! […]
Pretend play in the toddler years
Sometimes as parents we might look at our children’s toys and think they are just part of their leisure time, but it’s so important to remember that playing is how children learn in the early years. Therefore, the toys they have can be quite important and influential. I love to watch (hiding so they can’t […]
Hey Duggee cordially invites you to celebrate King Tiger’s Royal Wedding: #Win a copy of the DVD here
There was another Royal Wedding that took place on May 19th. Hey Duggee character King Tiger has met his perfect partner and is getting married in a brand new episode, titled Hey Duggee & The Wedding Badge. The squirrels are playing at the clubhouse when there is a knock at the door. Its delivery Chipmunk with […]
Planning a holiday: what’s your approach?
How do you go about planning a holiday? The average British family begins planning their holiday more than six months in advance, it has emerged. Researchers have found busy lives and hectic work schedules mean millions of families try and arrange breaks well in advance so they have something to look forward to. According to […]
Dealing with stains: A survival guide
When you become a parent you also become an expert in tackling all sorts of stains. It’s just one of the superpowers that you develop as a parent. Of course though, every good superhero has a sidekick. What’s yours? Dealing with stains and being a parent go hand in hand. It’s just how it goes. […]
Promoting physical fitness for 2-5 year olds
Did you know? For children aged 2-5 years in the UK, the Chief Medical Officer recommends 3 hours of physical activity a day. Currently in the UK, only 10% of children in this age group do the recommended allowance of activity per day (Source: health Survey England) This is important because obesity is one of […]
What hobbies are mums taking up?
When you think about hobbies what do you think of? I guess, if someone asked me that question I’d say exercise. It’s something I enjoy, but never have enough time for, and if I had a spare hour that’s how I’d spend that time. What do you spend your ‘spare’ time doing, or what do […]
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Are you a freelancer looking for a new way to attract clients? Perhaps you are starting out as a freelancer and trying to figure out how you are going to sell the skills you have? Are you a music tutor, life coach or a linguist who can offer translation services? Maybe you are a plumber […]