Over the last few years World Book Day has become a favourite day for the big kids. Often they have been able to dress up and last year we had a Matilda and a Superworm which was lots of fun. This year there is no dressing up but they have to take in a favourite […]
Ways to prepare your child for university
It is a major part of your family’s life, but will also be a very proud moment. Saying goodbye to your child as they pack up and leave for university can be very emotional for everyone involved. Your child will be very excited as they prepare for life on their own, and you might be […]
Superheros rule
There has been a superhero phase going on in our house for what seems like years now. It is years if I think about it. Our big boy went from all things Toy Story to all things superhero practically overnight and, not only is he still in that phase four years on, but now he’s […]
A, B, C; 1, 2, 3
As parents we all have our own ways and methods for teaching our children about letters and numbers. Numbers have always seemed easier for me to get across to the children and I think that is because from day one we have just counted everything. Stairs when we go up or down for example, peas […]
The benefits of character toys
Does your child have a favourite TV character? Who is it? Peppa? Dora? One of the Teletubbies? Fireman Sam? Or something else? Do they have toys that match these preferences? How educational do you think these toys are? I wrote recently about encouraging creativity in children and how character toys that already have personalities and names […]
Creating a bedroom that will grow with your child
Are you bored of having to redecorate your child’s room every couple of years or so? Children’s tastes change from one month to the next, which can make creating a beautiful bedroom for them tricky. One minute your little one’s obsessed with Frozen, the next they’re crazy about horses. Children change their minds like the […]
Hypnotise your children to sleep
It would be fair to say I’ve not been blessed with four little darling sleepers. They’ve all had their moments, some ‘moments ‘ have lasted longer than others and we aren’t through the other side yet. It’s fine. It’s hard but it’s fine. I’ve embraced it as the norm. The good night’s are the unusual nights […]
Family-friendly days out: part fourteen
Welcome to part fourteen of our series on family-friendly days out. Spending quality time together is really important to us, as are spending fun days out with friends and making memories. With children spanning a wide age range, it can be a challenge sometimes to find things that appeal to everyone. We recently visited Legoland […]