I write about the importance of reading a lot on the blog. Reading has so many benefits including improving language, vocabulary and fueling the imagination. There are some great children’s books out there and some fantastic stories, but there are also many books that have much more meaning behind them. One of these is Mud […]
A parents guide to school plays and concerts
It’s that time of year again when our little darlings are all frantically rehearsing for their school concerts and plays. Any parent with a child who has been in school a few years will be very familiar with this, but if you have a new starter you might be wondering what to expect, so here […]
A little princess?
Do you have a little princess at home? My princess is nine now but she used to own every Disney Princess from the Disney Store and just about every costume as well. Sadly, we’ve reached the age when “princesses are for babies”and to be honest we probably did a couple of years ago. A girl […]
Reading to children at bedtime
Reading to children at bedtime is such a special part of the day. We have four bookcases at home (one for each of the children) with the books they love, handmade by their grandfather, each one unique, just like the children. The children love to select the stories they want to read together. Some weeks […]
Tips for making your home safer for children
Every parent knows that keeping their children safe is one of the biggest challenges that any of us ever face. These little people seem to have a genuine skill for attracting danger. Protecting them is a constant battle, especially when it comes to the family home. You can take control of the situation, though. These […]
Inspiring a love of reading
I frequently write about my children’s love of books and reading on the blog. It’s something I actively encourage and it helps that I am a little obsessed with children’s books myself. There are so many wonderful books out there and not enough time to read them all – usual story! Twice a year the […]
Dodging the sick bullet
I have tried very hard to dodge the sick bullet all my life. As a child I was terrified of being sick and tried so hard not to let it happen very often. In my first five years of life I had most things going: chickenpox; measles; mumps; whooping cough etc. Aside from those biggies […]
“Mummy there is a volcano in my mouth”
“Mummy, Mummy, there is a volcano in my mouth, honestly there is”. “I’m hungry, I’ll have a bread stick – oh no I won’t, that hurts, I don’t want a bread stick, in fact I hate bread sticks Mummy” “I want a cuddle, I want a cuddle right now” “No don’t touch me Mummy, nobody […]