Ear infections are difficult to diagnose in children. In some instances, a child could be experiencing an ear infection and the parent not even know because the child does not display classic signs of symptoms. Ear infections in children are one of the top reasons for doctor visit for young children. What is an Ear […]
Are your everyday tasks taking you longer with children?
Do you ever find your normal day-to-day tasks taking longer, much longer, now you have children? All the time right? Even simple things like just getting in the car can take so much longer with children in tow. Having children means everyday tasks take up to TWICE as long, a study by Deichmann Shoes has found. A […]
Airport parking: what are your options?
Are you jetting off somewhere soon and wondering what to do about parking your car whilst you are away? I’d say from experience whatever you do DON’T just turn up, book your parking in advance. There are lots of options depending on which airport you are travelling from and what type of parking you want. […]
*Guest Article*: Looking after your mental health as a new mum
Motherhood is full of wonderful moments, and whether this is your first baby or fifth, you are setting out on a very special journey with this little one in your arms. It is, however, fair to say that there are plenty of challenges ahead. Amongst the joy and cuddles, there are ups and downs, huge […]
Getting ahead for September: school supplies
Schools almost out for summer here, perhaps some of your children have already broken up for the holidays? Whilst in the shops the other day picking up a few things for end of term parties, I couldn’t help but notice all the “back to school” stuff already coming out in the aisles. There were tons […]
Learning through play with Aquadoodle
Play is such an important part of children’s early years development. Play helps children’s brains to develop, it improves the fine and gross motor skills, and helps them to develop their language and communication skills. Social skills are also developed through playing with other children, and problem-solving skills are developed both in solo play and […]
BING LIVE ON STAGE: Is he coming to a venue near you?
Do you have a ‘Bingster’ in your midst?! Do your little ones love watching Bing? Bing and his friends are going on tour in the first ever Bing stage show! Kicking off in St Albans at the Alban Arena, Bing Live will visit 50 venues over 25 weeks from 20th June 2018. My two youngest […]
Taking time for yourself – how do you fit it in?
Being a parent is wonderful — but it occasionally feels like a thankless task with a never ending to-do list. Really, it’s not just being a parent that creates this, it’s life in general. Everyone is so busy all of the time with family, work and the general ‘stuff’ that has to be done everyday, […]