If you didn’t catch part one in this series you can read it here. We gave some examples of things you can do on a nature trail and how to pitch it at different ages of children. As the weather seems to be finally improving, we are spending more and more time outside. I am […]
Family-friendly dining: part one
Welcome to the first in our series of articles looking at the best family friendly places to eat. Having spent sometime in Japan whilst at university, Japanese food is something I love. I also went to a lovely sushi restaurant Leicester Square a while back. When I think of family-friendly restaurants, Yo Sushi is not […]
Little green fingers: part two
You might have already read ‘Little green fingers: part one’ – if not you can read it here. We have been transferring the skills the children have learnt working in the community garden at school into the garden at home. Working in the garden together is a great learning opportunity on lots of levels. Not […]
We’re going on a nature trail: part one
Do your children love being outside? Do they love to explore? Why don’t you take them on a nature trail? Going on a nature trail can be great for children of a range of ages, as you can pitch it at a range of levels. This is also ideal if you have children of mixed […]
Little people, big questions: part two
You might have read part one of “Little people, big questions” – if not, you can read it here. If you have a reasonable age gap between your children, you may have had the dreaded question…”how does the baby get in?” Of course, that most likely leads to “how does the baby get out?” … […]
Little green fingers: part one
Welcome to the first in our ‘little green fingers’ series. I have recently discovered two of my four children love gardening. We have had the opportunity to get involved in a garden project at school this term and it has been really lovely. My big boy comes out from lessons one afternoon a week and […]
Cooking confessions
I love cooking. I don’t get much time to cook for pleasure, so it is often more of a functional thing, but one day I will have time to do that. I loved cooking and baking as a child, and any opportunity to be the kitchen, I was there. I baked a lot with my […]
Travelling with children: part three
You might have been reading our other articles on travelling with children recently. If not you can read part one here and part two here. I have always found it easier to be self-catering with children, especially when they are very young. That doesn’t mean I’m not open to other options, but just that’s what […]