We’re all guilty of picking up a banana on the way out of the house in the morning, eating our measly sandwich at our desks at lunch – and then worst of all, sitting in front of the TV to eat our dinner. To see just how wrong we’ve got it, recipe box provider Gousto […]
Ever considered home-schooling your children?
Home-schooling is not something I’ve ever considered myself. I do feel that going to school is the best for our children and that’s not something I would want to change. However, I am really interested in the idea of home-schooling and I can certainly see the benefits for some families. Home-schooling is where parents take […]
The after school challenge: could it be the most demanding part of the day?
As a parents what time of day do you find the most demanding? You know, the time of day when everything is full on and you feel like you are trying to do juggle lots of things and you aren’t doing any of them very well. When I ask people this, many initially say the […]
THE LITTLEST REINDEER on DVD/Digital this festive season: WIN a copy here
Do you love the festive season? Are you already preparing for what fun things you and your family might get up to? What about a festive family movie night? Join the adorably ambitious “littlest reindeer”, Elliot, this Christmas as he sets his sights on becoming the newest – and tiniest – member of Santa’s reindeer […]
Life BC (before children) what’s changed?
Life BC, do you remember it? I hear lots of parents talking about how different life was before children, all the things they used to do and how it’s not the same anymore. That’s kind of the point though isn’t it? At some point as parents we all made a decision to change our lives […]
5 money saving tips for families
Life can get expensive when you have a family, especially when there are quite a few of you. Spending doesn’t have to be outrageous though, careful planning can make sure that your family spending stays sensible. There are lots of ways that families can save money, but I’ve included five ideas here for starters. You […]
Driving with a newborn: some of the do’s and don’ts
When you’ve had a baby you can’t leave hospital without a child car seat. Obviously I think that is vital BUT the part I’ve never got is that whilst staff watch you leave with your baby in the baby car seat, at no point does anyone check you’ve fitted it in the car correctly! I […]
Top Five Ways To Help Your Children Cope With Stress
Pressure on students to succeed is higher than ever, with fierce competition for university and school places. The hype means that exams and results days can present a mix of emotions – joy, regret, stress or euphoria. Of course this isn’t just limited to the children! However, it’s important to support your child in the […]