When you have children you embark on a series of important milestones with them. The first time you hear them cry The first feed The first dirty nappy (if you have had a hospital birth they often won’t let you leave without this) The first night (normally interesting) The first bath The first smile The […]
Getting a pet for your child: The how NOT to guide
When the big kids were three and four we bought a goldfish as a little pet. He didn’t last long. He swam around a few thousand times and that was about all. I had rabbits and hamsters mainly when I was little and I loved them. So after the fish was no more, I had […]
The self-service buffet
Co-sleeping was never something I set out to do with any of my children. They always had their own beds and they were going to sleep in them. Parenting isn’t like that though is it? Things don’t always go to plan and children don’t always sleep well. I wrote a while back about ‘Bed Hopping‘ […]
Potty training: part two
Dry Like Me, the award-winning potty training pads worn in children’s own pants, have just filmed their first ever TV advertisement – and it is hilarious. The ad features a class of toddlers being taught about potty training by an older child and, during the shoot, the toddlers had lots of fun with the Dry […]
Potty training: part one
Potty training can be one of those things parents look forward to and dread in equal measure. Potty training signifies the onset of a greater independence and development in your child and a huge cost saving for you – no more nappies. However, it isn’t a quick process normally and getting through it can be […]
The most difficult age
Recently a few people have asked me what I feel is the most difficult age. Now all I can comment on is my view so far. We are yet to reach the teenage years, so I am fully prepared to change my point of view when the time comes. So far for me, without a […]
Cottage Pie with Parsnip Mash
Classic cottage pie is a true family favourite but topped with a tasty parsnip mash it can be even more tasty. Parsnips are my absolute favourite vegetable and they are something that I have used a lot when weaning the children. Ingredients: Serves 4: 2 tbsp olive oil, 250g lean minced beef, 1 large onion, […]
Eyelash Extensions: Aftercare and Useful Tips
This is a Guest Post by a member of the Lash Design Team Another year, another interminable yet somehow squeamishly enjoyable Academy Awards telecast. I’d like to take this opportunity to point out the injustice one suffers as a non-pay TV subscribing viewer. There’s no red carpet brouhaha, no anodyne Richard Wilkins commentary- just a […]
