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The toy time machine: toys across the years
I don’t know about you, but I find the evolution of and trends in toys quite fascinating. I’ve seen with my own children all sorts of toys come back into fashion and it’s lovely when you see children playing with or interested in the sorts of things we once were. This fun infographic below shows […]
6 ways to stay organised for busy parents
When you’re running around trying to clean the house, make dinner, keep an eye on the children and get some work done, it can be difficult to stay sane. It always seems like there’s too much to do and never enough time to do it! Sound familiar? Tack on the time needed to take kids […]
Showdome action: In the Night Garden Live
If you are thinking of taking your preschoolers to see a live theatre show this year there is still time to see In the Night Garden Live. If you can’t make it this year, be sure to like the Facebook page and put next year’s show on your radar. I’ve said before that this show […]
25 screen-free things to do with the children
Whether you are looking for things to do over the summer holidays, a half term, or just looking to fill time with pre-schoolers, there are plenty of alternatives to screen time. Here are just a few ideas. Skim stones – in the sea, a lake, a stream etc Ride a bike or scooter Visit a […]
Share With Me
If you are a regular reader or ‘linker’ to #sharewithme, firstly thank you for taking part, linking your posts and sharing and reading others’. This is just to let you know that #sharewithme will be taking a break for the summer starting from today. It’s very common for the number of links to hugely drop […]
Holiday DVD choices for the whole family
Schools out for some this week and for many more the week after, some might have even finished already. Although we’ve had some nice weather over the last few weeks there is always that nag in your mind in the UK that summer might well be over. Of course, poor weather doesn’t mean we can’t […]
Summer family travel essentials
Planning a family trip Family travel can be stressful there is no doubt about it, but planning ahead can take some of the sting out of it. Of course you’ll never be able to dodge every stressful situation or tantrum or bad timing or travel delay even, BUT if you are prepared for most eventualities […]
The ‘yes’ effect: have you tried it?
How many times a day do you say no? The life of a modern parent is beyond busy. We all have so much to to, we spin so many plates that sometimes we say no when we should say yes. Do a little experiment, see how many times in a day you say no to […]