With temperatures forecast to rise above 30 degrees across the UK next week, and with weather warnings issued, the UK is in the midst of a heatwave that looks like it will coincide with the start of the school summer holidays.
Sunshine in Spring? Don’t forget to protect your children
It’s exciting isn’t it? A bit of sunshine in spring! Especially after what has felt like the longest winter ever. There’s a BUT though – we really need to remember to protect our families against sun damage even in the spring. Full playgrounds, ice cream, picnics and barbecues – after winter, everyone is longing for […]
September sunshine
A couple of weeks ago I remember complaining about how quickly the summer had passed by, and then September hit and I expected it to get all wintry and it hasn’t. Quite the opposite in fact. The boys have been to school in shorts, no one has needed a coat and the children’s summer wardrobes […]
Back to school: growing independence and safety
It’s bad enough when your children first begin nursery and then school. They become more independent and don’t need you quite as much as they once did. Fast forward a few years and they might be asking to walk to school with their friends, bike to school even. They might be staying late for sports […]