Game changers

So you think you have a good routine, a good system and you take the necessary safety precautions as far as your children are concerned and then, suddenly, out of nowhere comes a game changer. You know the things I mean…the things that suddenly change the way you have to do things. These are often […]

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Long-lasting toys

Toys that can be passed down, are well made, long lasting and have a wide appeal to different age ranges are my favourite toys of all. If like me, you have a few children you will also appreciate these sorts of toys no doubt. There are some great toys on the market and some really […]

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Travelling with children: part one

With the summer months in sight we have a new series of articles coming up, looking at travelling with children. I know some people can’t contemplate travelling very far with children, for a range of reasons, but I have always prefered to have a go or at least take the time to see what’s possible. […]

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Bathtime rituals

Bathtime is one of my favourite parts of the day. All the children in one room at the same time and all loving the water. It doesn’t matter if they are in the bath or the shower, they just love the chance to play and splash about together. You might have read our articles recently […]

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Family Fun with Peppa Pig

You might have seen a recent article I wrote on ‘parental rip offs‘ , where I discussed my frustration at the overly inflated prices charged for foil balloons and plastic toys at theatre performances for children. Whilst this is a real pet hate of mine, the theatre itself is something I have always enjoyed, and […]

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The perfect sleepover

I always loved a sleepover as a child. There was always something exciting about going for a sleepover at a friends house or having a friend to stay at my house. One year, for my birthday I had a sleepover in my parent’s caravan in the back garden with a few friends. My dad set […]

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Learning through play

Everyday play can do wonders for little people’s development and learning.  You might have read one of our recent articles about the importance of learning beginning at home. This discusses the development of learning sacks which can be used with little ones and suggests some different themes which can be used. You can read more […]

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Alternative things to do in Orlando: Part one

There was a programme I watched as a child and the opening sequence was an airboat gliding through the Everglades – I always thought it looked like an amazing experience and I wasn’t wrong. If you are looking for something other than the obvious Disney or Universal parks in Orlando then make sure you stop off at […]

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