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

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

amomentwithfranca · 27 September 2021 · 16 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

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Family, Kids, List, Parenting, Tips

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?

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Gadgets & Technology, Parenting

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

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Family, Parenting

Ten Steps for Feeding Babies

amomentwithfranca · 23 October 2018 · 16 Comments

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

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Nutrition, Parenting, Sienna

Weaning Advice for Parents During a Heatwave & Doidy Cup Giveaway

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 Advice for Parents During a Heatwave & Doidy Cup Giveaway

Filed Under: Giveaways, Health, Nutrition, 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 & Garden, 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: Collaborative Posts, Food, 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: Collaborative Posts, Guest Posts, Parenting

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

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Giveaways, Health, List, Parenting Tagged With: Advice, Care, Guidance

Education Quizzes Make Learning Fun

amomentwithfranca · 26 May 2017 · 6 Comments

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

Filed Under: Bella, Collaborative Posts, Parenting, Reviews Tagged With: Learning

Braun Series 3 ProSkin – The Perfect Gift for Sensitive Dads

amomentwithfranca · 24 May 2017 · 25 Comments

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

Filed Under: Collaborative Posts, Gadgets & Technology, Lifestyle, Parenting Tagged With: Britmums

Remembering The Day I Met You 7 Years Ago

amomentwithfranca · 14 May 2017 · 16 Comments

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

Filed Under: Bella, Parenting, Reflections Tagged With: birth, birthday, c-cection, labour

Potty Training at Night

amomentwithfranca · 23 February 2016 · 50 Comments

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

Filed Under: Bella, Development, Parenting Tagged With: Potty Training at Nights

5 Safety Proof Tips For Kids Rooms

amomentwithfranca · 17 November 2015 · 47 Comments

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

Filed Under: Family, Home & Garden, List, Parenting, Tips Tagged With: child proof, Kids Rooms, Nursery, Safety Tips

10 Toys to Entertain a One Year Old

amomentwithfranca · 19 October 2015 · 28 Comments

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

Filed Under: Development, List, Parenting, Sienna, Toys & Games Tagged With: 1 year old, List of toys, One Year Old, toys

Sleeping Arrangements – First year after a newborn

amomentwithfranca · 8 September 2015 · 63 Comments

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

Filed Under: Bella, Family, Nick, Parenting, Sienna Tagged With: 1 year old, 12 months old, 5 year old, baby sleep, family, husband, sleeping, sleeping arrangements, sleeping routine

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