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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Ten 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 eating enough but we were on the … [Read more...] about Ten Steps for Feeding Babies
Weaning Advice for Parents During a Heatwave & Doidy Cup Giveaway
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 Advice for Parents During a Heatwave & Doidy Cup Giveaway
5 Tips For Getting Your Kids Ready For A Move
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
Honest Kids Drinks & The Thirst For The Great Outdoors Guide
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
“Boredom Challenge” with Petits Filous
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
Infertility Treatment Helps Families Grow
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
Thumbs Up for Free Play! Why Letting Kids Entertain Themselves Is A Good Thing
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
How to Get the Kids Excited About Going Back to School
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
How Kids Can Be Mobile Safe At School
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
9 Reasons Why Your Baby Might Cry ft Care Co-Lactase
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
Education Quizzes Make Learning Fun
If you are a regular reader of my blog, you will know by now that I'm not originally from the UK. I was born in Peru. This means that my knowledge about the English Curriculum is not very good. As a mum, I struggle a lot because it is not easy for me to help Bella with her … [Read more...] about Education Quizzes Make Learning Fun
Braun Series 3 ProSkin – The Perfect Gift for Sensitive Dads
The new Braun Series 3 ProSkin is a real hero for sensitive skin, and launching just in time for Father’s Day it’s the perfect gift for sensitive dads. I’ve partnered with Braun to tell you about some of the times when my hubby shows his sensitive side! … [Read more...] about Braun Series 3 ProSkin – The Perfect Gift for Sensitive Dads
Remembering The Day I Met You 7 Years Ago
Happy 7th Birthday my lovely Bella! I still can't believe you are 7 years old! I still remember when I met you for the first time the day you were born. I wanted you for so long! It took me more than 24hrs to finally meet you that day. … [Read more...] about Remembering The Day I Met You 7 Years Ago
Potty Training at Night
Hola chicos, I hope I'm not alone to say that potty training your kids is one of the most tedious jobs ever. It is just one of those things that you wish you don't have to deal with and hoping for your kids to kind of learn it on their own! Well at least that's the way I feel, … [Read more...] about Potty Training at Night
5 Safety Proof Tips For Kids Rooms
Hola chicos! As important as it is to give children a welcoming, warm room that they enjoy growing up in, it is vital to ensure that kids rooms are safe and child proof. With my 15 month old daughter now sharing a room with her older sister, I need to be sure that there isn't … [Read more...] about 5 Safety Proof Tips For Kids Rooms
10 Toys to Entertain a One Year Old
A couple of months ago I did a post about 9 Things to keep an 11 month old busy and now that Sienna is one year old (14 months) I thought that I should do an update of this and do a list of the toys that she is enjoying a lot at the moment. … [Read more...] about 10 Toys to Entertain a One Year Old
Sleeping Arrangements – First year after a newborn
Hola chicos, sleeping arrangements can be quite challenging with the arrival of a newborn, particularly if you don't have a lot of space or you need to make sure an older sibling gets the sleep they need. This is a post I wrote just after Sienna turned 1 year old in August. I … [Read more...] about Sleeping Arrangements – First year after a newborn
