Having four children means I have a strict system for…well…pretty much everything. I don’t mean that I am a strict parent, just that I feel I have to be organised and have particular ways of doing things. Some people with only one child operate like this, so my view is I should be forgiven for […]
Spring cleaning tips
I love it when everything is clean, there is just something about the smell and look. It doesn’t last very long though with 4 children around…a few minutes perhaps but it is nice while it lasts. I love Milton products and use these a lot because I trust them and associate them with safe cleaning. […]
Social weaning
Are you in the process of weaning your baby? How is it going? I am going through this with my fourth baby at the moment and I have found it really interesting to see how much better he eats when he is sat with his siblings or indeed the whole family. This applies to all […]
Learning begins at home: Part three
So…I have always felt that learning begins at home. My parents were superb at reading to me as a small child and I entered primary school being able to already read. No doubt this was as a result of all the input from them and also my grandparents. As teachers themselves, I recall them saying […]
Encouraging independent readers
Supporting your children’s reading has to be one of the most important jobs of a parent in my book. It is so lovely to watch them develop an interest in books and reading and the wonderful stories we have the privilege to read. A keen interest in books and reading can do wonders for building the imagination […]
Relaxing family evenings
Do you enjoy a good chillax? We love family movie nights and relaxing together. The big kids love to get the popcorn out and we have hot chocolate and marshmallows or they use their slushie cups to create their favourite slushies. I hope that as the little ones get older we will all enjoy many […]
Making little lives magical
One of the things I love most about being a mummy is creating magical moments for the children. I love the look on their faces when something happens that they are not expecting. How many times have you answered a child’s question with the response “it’s magic” ? I have to make the most of […]
Money saving tips for families: part seven
Part seven of our ‘money saving tips for families’ features looks at all those unused toiletries we all have in the cupboards, cabinets and draws. Who out there is guilty of buying things when you see them, using them a few times and then adding them to the cupboard? Do you have lots of half used items that […]