With the youngest children in Scotland and Wales already back at school this week and with the announcement that all children in England will be returning to school on March 8th, for many parents there is some joy knowing the end of home-schooling is on the horizon.
Hacks for busy mums: being your future friend
As a mum, life is busy. Over the last twelve months we’ve had to add in home-schooling to an already rammed week full of other responsibilities. Mums who rarely have any time alone, have had even less and life has been intense for so many of us.
Make children’s birthday parties amazing BUT stress free
When you have got children, it can be such fun when it comes around to their birthday. There is a side of you that is crying inside at their getting older and growing up, but it is always fun to plan a party. There can be a lot to sort and organise, though. Yes, we’ve […]
What would support towards childcare costs mean to your family?
Do you live in Wales? Have you heard about the Childcare Offer for Wales? As a mum of four children who have been raised in Wales, I can’t tell you how much I wish this had existed when they were pre-schoolers! Life would have been so much easier. Find out more here and apply now.
The importance of first aid training
If you think that you would benefit from taking part in a first aid course and you would like to learn about airway, breathing and CPR (ABC), check out the courses that Base Green Academy are offering. They have a range of first aid courses available, depending on your needs and experience.
Half Term in Lockdown: thoughts and tips for rundown parents
Lockdown and home-schooling once again has been hard on parents and children, so everyone is breathing a sigh of relief that it’s half term.
I hear you mama – a letter to the juggling mothers during the pandemic
I hear you mama, juggling all the plates and hoping you don’t drop any. I hear you mama, wondering why you feel so damn tired every morning, like you’ve not even been to sleep. I hear you mama, wondering at what point in history they changed maths and cursing under your breath that you’ve never […]
Building a Miniature Greenhouse
This is a great way for children to discover the magic of plants and gardening. This brilliant kit includes everything young botanists need to take their first steps into the world of gardening. Seeds can be grown year-round. This kit includes everything needed to take care of the plants, and a colourful instruction guide.