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Weaning During a Heatwave Advice for Parents

amomentwithfranca · 27 June 2018 · 34 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 · 20 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 · 20 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 · 56 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 · 49 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 · 36 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

Filed Under: Tips, Family, List, Parenting

How Kids Can Be Mobile Safe At School

amomentwithfranca · 6 October 2017 · 18 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: Parenting, Collaborative Posts, Giveaways, Health, List Tagged With: Guidance

10 Easy Ways to Keep Kids Entertained This Summer

amomentwithfranca · 13 June 2017 · 10 Comments

Anyone who has ever had to look after a child knows they are FULL of energy and need a variety of activities to keep them occupied. Whether you are a parent balancing work or a grandpa on child-minding duty, the long summer holiday can be an expensive time and you don’t want to … [Read more...] about 10 Easy Ways to Keep Kids Entertained This Summer

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

Education Quizzes Make Learning Fun

amomentwithfranca · 26 May 2017 · 7 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 · 35 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 · 108 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: Parenting, Bella, Reflections Tagged With: birthday, labour

Fun Activities To Do With A 14 Month Old

amomentwithfranca · 31 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

This is a guest post written by Hannah from Mrs Morgan Plus 3 called “Fun Activities To Do With A 14 Month Old”. If you have little ones at home, you will find this post very helpful. … [Read more...] about Fun Activities To Do With A 14 Month Old

Filed Under: Tips, Development, Guest Posts, Parenting Tagged With: Fun Activities, tips

Tips to Prepare Your Home for a Baby

amomentwithfranca · 21 February 2017 · Leave a Comment

There is a lot of preparation involved in having a baby. You need to prepare for a baby emotionally and physically. There’s absolutely loads of stuff you need to buy, and you need to make sure your home is ready. This doesn’t just mean buying a cot. They don’t stay babies for … [Read more...] about Tips to Prepare Your Home for a Baby

Filed Under: Tips, Collaborative Posts, Parenting Tagged With: Decorating, New Baby, tips

Diono Radian 5 Car Seat Review

amomentwithfranca · 6 February 2017 · 40 Comments

Diono Radian 5 Review: Choosing the best car seat for your child is not straightforward. In fact, it's one of the most difficult things we have had to do because it is not only choosing one that you like but also one that is safe enough so it will protect someone that you care … [Read more...] about Diono Radian 5 Car Seat Review

Filed Under: Travel, Kids, Parenting, Review, Reviews Tagged With: Car seat, Diono, Radian 5

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