As summer comes to a close, the September school term often creeps up faster than expected. For many families, this transition from the relaxed summer vibe to the structured school routine can be a real challenge. Getting back into the swing of things is not only hard for children but for parents too. Here are some practical tips to help you kickstart the new school year on the right foot.
Managing meal times can be a challenge for any family, but when you have children involved in sports, (and adults too) it can become even more complex. With training sessions, matches, and tournaments often occurring at different times, ensuring your family eats healthy, balanced meals can feel like a juggling act. This guide provides practical tips for juggling meal times with sporting families, helping you to keep everyone well-fed and energised. An important thing to remember is that from the outside looking in this will look unconventional to other people – but this is your family and your juggle and therefore others’ opinions are irrelevant.
If you love your home comforts then fire up the BBQ and take the kitchen outdoors. However, if the nature lover in you adores the retro feeling of al fresco dining with a good picnic, then read on as I take a look at some of your best options for outdoor dining this summer.
Life is a series of choices, each with its own set of consequences and trade-offs. For women, navigating these decisions can be especially challenging, as societal expectations, personal aspirations, and practical considerations often intersect in complex ways. From career advancement to family planning, from pursuing passions to prioritising self-care, women face tough trade-offs that shape their lives in profound ways.
I remember when I had my first baby, because she wasn’t the best sleeper, the first nights when she did sleep were the hardest, it was like I forgot how to be a human, paralysed by the fact that I actually had a bit of time to do something else. Thinking of what to do when you are not looking after the baby is for some reason such a challenge (aside from sleep yourself that is), so what are some of the best things to do?
For some, being busy with work and kids is a perfectly viable reason for housework to be put on the backburner, but if you’ve ever been to someone’s home and found it tidy, even though they’re super busy, you might be wondering how they manage it.
Family holidays can be wonderful experiences. They can bring you and your loved ones closer together and you’ll have the opportunity to make memories that you will cherish for the rest of your life.
As the holiday decorations come down and the last crumb of gingerbread disappears, parents everywhere find themselves thrust back into the chaos of the school routine. The question on every weary adult’s mind echoes through households like a mantra: “Is it half term yet?” In this article, I delve into the struggles of navigating the back-to-school routine post-Christmas and the quest for that elusive break.