Do you worry that your teenager lacks important life skills? Personally, I think that one of the positives to come out of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown period, has been a chance to build on a range of life skills with children of all ages.
Something I realised very quickly when I became a mama was that the role comes with worry and stress. Like, constant. There are tons of stressful situations I’ve been in over the years with the children, but by far the most stressful is if one of them has needed to go to hospital, or generally just been unwell. I hate it and I hate not being able to instantly fix it.
Finding ways to entertain your teenage kids whilst keeping the younger ones happy at Christmas can be a challenging time, especially when it comes to making the right decisions on traditions and decorations – but with the right activities, you can get the whole family involved in a few simple steps.
It was National Coding Week last week and to celebrate, we’ve partnered with Learning Resources, a brilliant company specialising in educational toys, helping children to develop a love for learning. Have you heard of them?
If you’ve been told your baby is back to back don’t panic. There is lots of time for the baby to turn before labour and if they don’t you can still do it. There were a few concerned looking faces during my last two births but I was so determined to get my babies out without forceps that eventually started to shift them in the right direction. Good luck and trust your body! It will all be worth it.
Are you a soon to be parent or new parent, in a panic about how to get your house clean to a standard that will be safe for your baby? You might find this interesting.
So how is back to school going for you all with this new normal? It certainly feels quite different this year doesn’t it?
Books are so important in children’s lives. Reading exercises the brain in such a positive way. The benefits of reading for children Practice makes perfect in almost everything humans do, and reading is no exception. Reading also improves concentration in children. Children have to sit still and quietly so that they can focus on the […]