Parenthood is a journey filled with countless joys and challenges, and as parents, we often find ourselves facing unexpected hurdles. One such challenge my family and I have experienced over the past year is supporting my now 13-year-old daughter, Bella, through her anxieties and … [Read more...] about Supporting a Child with Anxieties and Emetophobia: 10 Strategies for Growth and Progress
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Important Warning for Parents: Children Falling Victim to Text Scams
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
7 Signs That You Would be a Great Foster Parent
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
A Guide To Exploring Australian Beaches With Kids
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
Tips For Getting Your Toddler To Have A Good Night’s Sleep
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
Elvie Pump – The World’s First Silent Wearable Breast Pump Giveaway
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
How do you limit screen time for your children?
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?
Why You Should Try Childcare.Co.UK
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
10 Steps for Feeding Babies
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
Weaning During a Heatwave Advice for Parents
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
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