I firmly believe in a famous quote, “The way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice!” Children are heavily dependent on their parents emotionally too. They look upon their parents and get every cue from them of what is right or wrong. It is time to self-check ourselves; we not only need to […]
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 […]
Choosing your child’s first bike
What sort of bike? Choosing your child’s first bike can be a really exciting time, a bit of a milestone moment really. No more tricycles, no more ride-ones, this is real big kid stuff. Your child’s first bike is one of the toys they’ll remember well into adulthood; so many memories will be made as […]
An open letter to the hospital porter
Dear hospital porter, No one likes going to stay in hospital, and as a parent it’s always a million times worse when you are there because your child is ill. It’s a stressful, upsetting and unnerving time for a parent, so random acts of kindness go a long way. Now clearly I’m eternally grateful to […]
How to help your children with their homework
I have always felt that learning begins at home. It isn’t a case of waiting until children start nursery or school for them to start learning. As parents we are responsible for their learning from day one. My parents were superb at reading to me as a small child and I entered primary school being able […]
Creating a functional bedroom for your child
When it comes to creating a bedroom for your child there are always lots of things to think about: How long does this room need to last? Will they need to share the room? Is their bedroom also going to be their play space? How much storage do you need? What will be the best […]
Sleeping bags aren’t just for babies
I’ve used baby sleeping bags for all my children. I have always believed that this is the safest way for babies to sleep. Not only do sleeping bags prevent babies from getting wrapped up in blankets, or with their heads underneath the covers, but sleeping bags also have the benefit of keeping your baby at […]
Ideas for designing your family living room
As a parent, your whole life revolves around your children. This means that when it comes to your home decor, your little ones are always at the forefront of your mind. When updating any room, your first thought is probably your children, and how you can make it a child-friendly space. One of the most […]