Mums are often expected to take on the role of the ‘default’ parent, managing the day-to-day chaos of family life without recognition. This blog explores the emotional and physical toll of this invisible load, how lack of communication from partners adds to the strain, and why shared responsibility is key to a balanced relationship.
Are your children into their tech? Do they love construction, figuring things out and using digital tools to create stuff? You might then be interested in checking out the collection by Tech Will Save Us, the makers of award winning do-it-yourself kits and digital tools that help kids to make, play, code and invent using technology. Exciting […]
Puzzles have the ability to send some parents into a frenzy. They can be bulky to store, the bits get everywhere and then what happens when you lose a piece? As much as all of these things are true, puzzles have so many benefits for child development, they are worth sticking with. Our children love […]
Whether you are looking for things to do over the summer holidays, a half term, or just looking to fill time with pre-schoolers, there are plenty of alternatives to screen time. Here are just a few ideas. Skim stones – in the sea, a lake, a stream etc Ride a bike or scooter Visit a […]
Christmas trees are well over and it’s a good while before we will be putting one up again so we decided to make an Easter tree at the weekend. The children’s didn’t need much convincing. They all love being creative and the little boys have got a thing about sticks at the moment so it […]
Welcome to the first in our ‘little green fingers’ series. I have recently discovered two of my four children love gardening. We have had the opportunity to get involved in a garden project at school this term and it has been really lovely. My big boy comes out from lessons one afternoon a week and […]