Do you live with any superhero fans? Superheros are a big deal in our house. One of the children went from being a big Toy Story fan at the age of two to being totally immersed in superheros by the age of three. I don’t remember there being a period of transition, it just seemed […]
Little green fingers: part two
You might have already read ‘Little green fingers: part one’ – if not you can read it here. We have been transferring the skills the children have learnt working in the community garden at school into the garden at home. Working in the garden together is a great learning opportunity on lots of levels. Not […]
We’re going on a nature trail: part one
Do your children love being outside? Do they love to explore? Why don’t you take them on a nature trail? Going on a nature trail can be great for children of a range of ages, as you can pitch it at a range of levels. This is also ideal if you have children of mixed […]
Make your own playdough
Half Term might be over but with the weather not exactly summer like yet and the big school summer holidays in sight, you might be looking for a few indoor activities to do with the children. We have been making playdough this week. It is good fun and an alternative to baking with the children […]
Win tickets to an awesome family day out
Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park – A Fun Family Event Scooby-Doo!, Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny? It can only be Britain’s Biggest Family Event. Added to the phenomenal line up of pop stars, superstars of kids entertainment, YouTubers and much more are some of the most famous and best loved children’s characters in […]
Versatile baby wearing
Baby wearing is something I am a massive fan of. You might have read my article a while back on baby wearing in water. As I have had more children it is something I have done more and more both for practical and personal reasons. It really works for our family and I’d much rather […]
Online games for children
Do your children play games online? On your phone or laptop perhaps, or maybe they have their own? None of our children are huge computer game fans, although I know lots of their friends are. There are however, particular games they do like that they will play sometimes. Normally for a short time whilst waiting […]
Little green fingers: part one
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 […]