This week would have been half term if the children had been in school, so we decided to take a break from formal learning and do much more outside in the lovely sunshine.
Using time wisely: new routines and systems
One of the things I keep playing through my head is the number of times I’ve said that I wish I had more time for X, Y or Z. I’ve had a list as long as my arm of things I wanted to get done at home, in the garden and so on – what’s that saying? Be careful what you wish for!
Summer Fun with the Kids
With the kids off school for six weeks, do you know how to keep them entertained throughout summer? Here we discuss how to beat your children’s boredom. “Mummy I’m bored.” “There’s nothing to do.” “I’m bored!” “MUM!” Sound familiar? If you are the parent of a child on their summer holidays, the chances are that […]
Five minute fun: day four
At home I am always trying to make the regular things in life or normal conversations into learning opportunities and fun activities. 5 minute fun really fits in with my approach to parenting so I’ve decided to take their 7 day challenge with the children and will be sharing the activities we try. So – what […]