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Important Warning for Parents: Children Falling Victim to Text Scams

amomentwithfranca · 4 February 2023 · Leave a Comment

A recently published article highlights a concerning new issue. As children spend more time on mobile devices, they are becoming vulnerable to text scams that promise rewards or ask for personal information. As a result, parents are being urged to educate their children about the … [Read more...] about Important Warning for Parents: Children Falling Victim to Text Scams

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Gadgets & Technology, Kids, Parenting, Security

7 Signs That You Would be a Great Foster Parent

amomentwithfranca · 3 December 2022 · Leave a Comment

Foster parents offer a home to children who need it. Often, placements are short, sometimes even overnight while a parent is in the hospital. Some placements are regular, when the same foster family offers a temporary home to the same child, to offer their parents respite and … [Read more...] about 7 Signs That You Would be a Great Foster Parent

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A Guide To Exploring Australian Beaches With Kids

amomentwithfranca · 17 November 2021 · 6 Comments

There’s nothing quite like loading the family and all of your toys into the car and heading off for a fun-filled day at the beach. With more than thirty-four thousand kilometres of coastline to explore in Australia, there are countless beaches for you to visit. In fact, the … [Read more...] about A Guide To Exploring Australian Beaches With Kids

Filed Under: Travel, Collaborative Posts, Family, Guide, Kids, Lifestyle, List, Parenting, Tips

Tips For Getting Your Toddler To Have A Good Night’s Sleep

amomentwithfranca · 27 September 2021 · 18 Comments

Sometimes getting your little one down to sleep can feel like a struggle. Sleepless nights don’t always end when your child is a baby, with many toddlers finding it hard to get a good rest. If you’ve been having problems then this blog could really help you out. … [Read more...] about Tips For Getting Your Toddler To Have A Good Night’s Sleep

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Elvie Pump – The World’s First Silent Wearable Breast Pump Giveaway

amomentwithfranca · 31 December 2018 · 46 Comments

I have some exciting news to new mums and mums to be! There is a new product that is revolutionising the way that women breast pump! It is the Elvie Pump! It is the world's first silent wearable breast pump. How amazing is that? And the best news is that I have been kindly given … [Read more...] about Elvie Pump – The World’s First Silent Wearable Breast Pump Giveaway

Filed Under: Gadgets & Technology, Giveaways, Parenting

How do you limit screen time for your children?

amomentwithfranca · 13 December 2018 · 21 Comments

How do you limit screen time for your children? It is a hard question, isn’t it! These days a lot of our lives revolve around technology and being online and of course, if we are online a lot it makes sense our children will want to be too. Especially as my work is solely based … [Read more...] about How do you limit screen time for your children?

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Why You Should Try Childcare.Co.UK

amomentwithfranca · 15 November 2018 · 13 Comments

How do you find the right childcare for your children? It is hard to know where to start and who exactly to trust with your family whether you are looking for help for whilst you are in work and require regular childcare or just for a one-off night out. … [Read more...] about Why You Should Try Childcare.Co.UK

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10 Steps for Feeding Babies

amomentwithfranca · 23 October 2018 · 16 Comments

10 Steps for Feeding Babies. Knowing how much to feed our babies and toddlers can be quite tricky. Are we feeding them enough or too much? Making sure we get the balance right is important so they are well fed and healthy. I know in the past I have worried that Sienna isn’t … [Read more...] about 10 Steps for Feeding Babies

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Baby, List, Nutrition, Parenting, Sienna

Weaning During a Heatwave Advice for Parents

amomentwithfranca · 27 June 2018 · 31 Comments

We’re having a heatwave! Apparently, June and July are set to be very hot here in the UK! This is actually lovely as we don't tend to get this type of weather very often so we are embracing it, however, because this is not something we are very used to in this country, it is … [Read more...] about Weaning During a Heatwave Advice for Parents

Filed Under: Nutrition, Health, Parenting, Tips

5 Tips For Getting Your Kids Ready For A Move

amomentwithfranca · 12 March 2018 · 13 Comments

Everybody knows that moving house can be one of the stressful things anyone can go through in their lives. Just thinking about completing the paperwork of buying a house, hiring the right removals company, and packing can make you start to feel anxious. Although moving can … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Getting Your Kids Ready For A Move

Filed Under: Home & Interiors, Parenting, Tips

Honest Kids Drinks & The Thirst For The Great Outdoors Guide

amomentwithfranca · 10 March 2018 · 18 Comments

It’s important to keep exploring the great outdoors whatever the weather. It’s funny because last week we had a lot of snow and people stayed indoors keeping warm. There are so many activities that you can do in the snow like building a snowman, sledging, making a foot trail, … [Read more...] about Honest Kids Drinks & The Thirst For The Great Outdoors Guide

Filed Under: Food, Nutrition, Parenting, Tips, Videos

“Boredom Challenge” with Petits Filous

amomentwithfranca · 6 February 2018 · 54 Comments

A couple of weeks ago I shared a post about a Free Play campaign I am supporting with Petits Filous and BritMums. I have always been an advocate of this type of play so I was happy to be able to spread the word even more about this campaign. However, even though I love it and I … [Read more...] about “Boredom Challenge” with Petits Filous

Filed Under: Food, Collaborative Posts, Nutrition, Parenting, Tips

Infertility Treatment Helps Families Grow

amomentwithfranca · 19 January 2018 · 34 Comments

This is a guest post written by Samantha R, a 42-year-old woman that went through the process of Donor Egg IVF. I thought it would be interesting to share her story and perhaps could help people who might be looking into choosing this path too. … [Read more...] about Infertility Treatment Helps Families Grow

Filed Under: Parenting, Collaborative Posts, Guest Posts

Thumbs Up for Free Play! Why Letting Kids Entertain Themselves Is A Good Thing

amomentwithfranca · 14 January 2018 · 35 Comments

It's quite typical these days for kids to have their day, including play time, completely structured and planned out with timetables of classes and activities to follow. I have always struggled with this as I find it hard to have my girls' day with timings for everything. … [Read more...] about Thumbs Up for Free Play! Why Letting Kids Entertain Themselves Is A Good Thing

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Development, Food, Parenting, Tips

How to Get the Kids Excited About Going Back to School

amomentwithfranca · 29 November 2017 · 1 Comment

The children have enjoyed an exciting few weeks off school, with day-trips to museums and a holiday spent running in puddles and snow. There’s been plenty going on! Add to this a generally later bedtime, more relaxed days and tons of fun with family and friends. … [Read more...] about How to Get the Kids Excited About Going Back to School

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How Kids Can Be Mobile Safe At School

amomentwithfranca · 6 October 2017 · 7 Comments

There was a time, not so long ago, when having a mobile phone at school was simply not allowed. Times have changed and whilst mobile phones are still banned in a third of UK schools, they are welcome in some schools, with some guidelines and rules surrounding their usage, of … [Read more...] about How Kids Can Be Mobile Safe At School

Filed Under: Gadgets & Technology, Parenting, Tips

9 Reasons Why Your Baby Might Cry ft Care Co-Lactase

amomentwithfranca · 19 June 2017 · 45 Comments

Looking back to when my daughters were born, especially the first months, I still can't believe how I survived. Having a baby isn't easy at all! With Bella, my eldest, things were harder because she was my first and I was in another country far from my family. I felt lost. … [Read more...] about 9 Reasons Why Your Baby Might Cry ft Care Co-Lactase

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✨Happy Friday✨.Did you have a good week? Unf ✨Happy Friday✨.Did you have a good week? Unfortunately, it wasn’t that good for us because the girls have been under the weather. Bella started first with a sore throat and high fever for a few days and then when Bella got better, Sienna started! She got a horrible cough but no temperature. Her cough was that bad that she couldn’t sleep very well for a couple of nights. They are both much better now and back to school.. The weather hasn’t helped either. It has been so cold lately! I literally feel frozen all the time. Thankfully it is looking better atm as the temperatures are starting to rise. I decided to get my flu vaccine, so I hope it protects me from all these viruses that are going around! Have you had the flu vaccine too? .On another note, I went yesterday to a parents meeting about GCSE options for Bella. I can’t believe she needs to think about it already ahead of Year 9. The time really goes fast. Are your kids dealing with GCSEs too?.📸 Sharing this beautiful bouquet of flowers from @freddiesflowers to brighten up our day.#flowerarrangement #flowerdelivery #bouquetofflowers #flowersmakemehappy #loveflowers #flowersoftheday #flowersoftheweek #flowerlover #freshflowers #flowerobsession #bunchofflowers #foreverflowers #flowersofinstagram #homesweethome
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