From the moment you become a parent you are catapulted into a world where you are responsible for every need of this small person you have created. From that moment on you spend time worrying if your children are eating and drinking enough of the ‘right’ things. You spend time trying to ensure they get […]
You might be looking at a range of options, private nurseries, childminders, nannies and so on. I’ve always thought that childcare is one of those areas where I feel those people doing the job aren’t paid enough for the amazing work they do, but then when you look at what you have to pay over a month to keep just one child in say full-time nursery, the costs are immense.
The exercise ‘problem’ for parents I’ve written many times before about how hard it can be for parents to fit exercise into their day. If you don’t have child-free time then it’s impossible to get out to a class or the gym, so you end up looking for things you can do at home. If […]
Have your children seen Kazoops before? Monty Kazoops, the little boy with a vivid imagination and a loyal pet pig, is back with brand new animated adventures in Kazoops, transmitting daily on CBeebies from Monday 17th April. Monty Kazoop is a spirited boy of six, whose best friend is a pig called Jimmy Jones. In […]
Guest Post by Maisie Stephens: Maisie shares her tips for ensuring there are no hiccups with the wedding. Written for brides, grooms and other members of the wedding party Maisie hopes her tips will make for a wonderful day. There’s a reason why many couples choose to elope: it’s to avoid the stress that family […]
If you and your partner love to travel, don’t worry about giving it up when you become parents. Traveling with a baby can be a little challenging at first, but as you learn the ropes and get used to roaming around with a baby in tow, it is just as easy as traveling alone. If you’ve […]
Once you have been a parent for a while, you begin to realise what a total paradox it is the bulk of the time. Parenting can be the most amazing experience, which brings overwhelming love, joy, happiness and an immense sense of pride. At the same time, parenting can bring pain, sadness, frustration and total […]
One of the advantages of online shopping is that you avoid the chorus of children asking “can we have a magazine?” as you walk in AND out of the shop. As I rarely subject myself to this these days it does mean that I am probably more amenable to buying the odd magazine. One of […]