Many years ago, several years before I became a parent, I worked with young offenders. Two girls and around ten boys. Their offences ranged from the occasional spot of shoplifting to setting buildings on fire and assault. It was the kind of job that meant I spent 80% of my time banging my head against […]
Winter warmer: fueling happy tummies
Wise words Years ago when I was at school I remember rolling my eyes at my grandmother most mornings when she INSISTED I eat something before I leave the house AND roll them even longer in the Winter months, when she insisted I leave the house with something warm in my tummy. I laugh at […]
Making friends with fruit and veg
Any parent of a fussy eater will know how stressful it can be to try and get fruit and vegetables into children sometimes. Often really fussy eaters will have one thing they are happy to eat loads of but try anything else and you are met with a major meltdown. Strawberries or cucumber perhaps go […]
Family Fun at Tatton Park
If you are in the Cheshire area, or anywhere in the the North West for that matter and looking for a day out with the family, there’s really nowhere better than Tatton Park. There’s something for everyone, even when there are no special events on. The Farm, with tons of animals to see and complete […]
How to be a spy kid and the tools you need
Have your children seen the spy kids movies? If not, give them a go. They are great family entertainment and fun for everyone to watch together. Just in the same way as children try to set up traps after watching Home Alone for the first time, the spy kids movies will have them dressing up […]
Adventures at Diggerland
Lots of little people get really excited about diggers. The bigger the better right? So diggerland, a place dedicated to these yellow giants should go down well. Diggerland is a thrilling place for any little people who fancy a ride on these machines or just getting up close and personal with them. There are five […]
Electric scooters for children? What are your thoughts?
Are your children fans of riding scooters? Our children have always loved their scooters and enjoy riding them together, despite their age differences, it’s always been one of those activities they really enjoy doing together. A scooter can be lots of fun, aide co-ordination and help to improve balance and raise confidence in children. Scooters […]
A Day Out With Thomas: The Watercress Line
All aboard for a day out with Thomas! If your children are fans of Thomas, or even if you have any older train fanatics in the family, you’ll love spending a day with the gang from Sodor down on The Watercress Line. From 5th until 13th August Thomas and his Friends will be down on […]