Life is a lot easier when everyone enjoys good health. Looking after your own health is one thing but taking good care of your family and keeping a track on the health of several people at the same time is something different entirely. We can’t account for everything and sadly we can’t prevent everything BUT […]
Driving with your children in the car can be extremely hazardous. They can often cause you to become distracted. Sometimes they need you to stop at the side of the road, and other times, they can start wreaking havoc in the back while you’re trying to navigate a tricky junction. It’s rare for a toddler […]
A few weeks ago I took this photo of my youngest looking out of the window of a canal boat. The more I look at it, the more grown up I think he looks, and the more I realise that he’s really not a baby anymore. As the youngest of four he has a massive advantage […]
I’ve written quite a bit on the blog about sleep or lack of it as a parent. Don’t forget that sleep deprivation is of course a form of torture…I can totally understand why. The bulk of our friends seem to have these children, you know the ones that go to bed early, don’t wake up in […]
From the moment you see the little flecks of white poking through their gums the realisation that as a parent, you are now also responsible for helping your children develop a positive approach to brushing and caring for their teeth begins. For some that’s earlier than others. The age at which my four children got […]
Bathtimes can be a wonderful part of parenthood, for both baby and parents. A good bathtime routine can be a relaxing and fun time of day for everyone. There is nothing nicer than getting wrapped up in a soft fluffy towel, but when that towel comes in a practical form to aid parents, so much […]
This year marked the seventh anniversary of The Just So Festival, produced by Wild Rumpus. The aim – to transform the Rode Hall Estate in Cheshire into an eccentric playground of circus, theatre, art, music and all things ridiculous. An annual, intimate, weekend-long camping festival for children and their families, the Just So Festival provides […]
The moment I met you I knew you were special. The way you held me, so confidently when I was less than a day old. You clearly knew what you were doing and had lots of practice with my two older brothers. You gave me so many kisses, and when I cried in my car […]