Anyone who’s ever watched Wonder Pets with their children in the past will know the chant that goes along with the phrase “What’s going to work? Teamwork!”. Good teamwork is something that my parents instilled in me as a child. My parents, myself and my brother were a team. A small team who worked together. […]
Once you have been a parent for a while, you begin to realise what a total paradox it is the bulk of the time. Parenting can be the most amazing experience, which brings overwhelming love, joy, happiness and an immense sense of pride. At the same time, parenting can bring pain, sadness, frustration and total […]
Motherhood can be a full-time job without a doubt, for many it doesn’t leave much room for a career. Even when children are at school, many women can’t rush back to work full time because they need to be available for school runs, lifts to clubs and activities and emergencies. Many women want to and […]
“Sleigh bells ring, are you listening?” Fancy walking in a Winter Wonderland this festive period? If you are in the North West this Christmas you HAVE to head down to Event City in Manchester, next to The Trafford Centre and Barton Square activities, like LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and Sea Life. Winner of the Best Family […]
I don’t know about you but we love a good family movie night and Christmas is a great time to get in a few more than normal. So get that hot chocolate and marshmallows and that mulled wine ready, get the fire on and check out some of the movies you should pop under the […]
Have you noticed how some adults seem to be very pessimistic much of the time, and others can be the total opposite and seemingly that happy with their lives? Who you become as an adult and the attitude you have towards life is a result of so many factors: your upbringing; past experiences; your education; […]
Being nominated to make Christmas dinner can be stressful for some people. Cooking for lots of people is a lot of pressure on an average day, the pressure during Christmas is even more extreme. After all, Christmas dinner is an important part of the day. Though a disaster would lead to a family story, it […]
Families come in all shapes and sizes, with varying needs and priorities. Given that families are so different, it’s really hard to say what makes a good family home. It’s likely that over the years, as your children grow, and perhaps as your family expands, your needs will alter. What works well for babies and […]