I was chatting to my good friend last week and she was panicking about how to cope during the Summer holidays with 2 young children. Similar to me she doesn’t have to worry about childcare (she is a teacher) but the thought of having the kids home with her for 6 weeks is really overwhelming.…
Childcare is always a big issue when you are a parent. It is something you don’t even think about too much until you have to return to work after maternity leave. Then childcare becomes an even bigger problem when you children start school which of course finishes at 3pm. Which is why I jumped at…
AD: this is a paid collaboration post. Meme has just turned ten. She has always been an inquisitive child as is Harri. They have a really good awareness of what is going on in the world. We talk about current affairs, they listen to the radio and watch Newround. Now more than ever with Covid19…
I have not done a life lately post in so long. These posts are my favourites and the reason I started blogging. Recording all these special moments. However with having 3 children at home with me for almost 6 months well life has been busy. This week my girls returned to school and my Alfie…
While there’s nothing wrong with being shy or being an introvert, social skills will help your child successfully navigate through school life. There are lots of ways parents can help their children with their social skills, as explored below by a prep school in Hertfordshire. Start by surrounding your child with other people from a…
Collaboration post It’s crucial for children to have a varied education in which they learn from different environments, not just a classroom. During the summer months in particular, it’s a good idea to get out and about and encourage your child to learn about the great outdoors. Here are some outdoor learning activites for your child…
Although there doesn’t seem to be much positivity happening in the world right now. For many people they are entering the start of an exciting new chapter. Many expectant parents will soon be welcoming their new born babies into the world and although I’m sure we’d all like it to be under better circumstances, this…
How to entertain a toddler whilst stuck indoors? The million dollar question. Entertaining a toddler when you’re stuck indoors has never come easy to me. We are very much an outdoors family whatever the weather. I knew once lockdown and the school closures were announced, my 3 year old was going to struggle the most.…
Potty training a stubborn toddler is never going to be easy, but trying to potty train a stubborn boy after potty training 2 easy going girls was quite a challenge. Even the easiest of toddlers can be difficult to potty train most of the time. I have three very different children whose potty training experiences were…
Starting school is one of the biggest milestones of a child’s life. I had no idea what to expect. I naively thought it would be easy. It wasn’t. It is a learning curve for the whole family. For those parents who have children starting school this September here are a few things I wish I…