Let’s be real with each other for a moment. Bath time isn’t always the most enjoyable time of the day for children or parents. Children tend to fight bath time for many different reasons, and as parents, it’s up to us to try to figure out a way. Do they not like water? Do they […] Read more…
15 Ways to Make Your Child Smile Each and Every Day
Seeing your child smile is enough to make your entire day. Knowing that their smile came from something that you did to make them feel happy is an amazing feeling, one that we should strive for on a daily basis. Think about the last time that you got a smile from your child that you know […] Read more…
Minimalist Kids’ Party Ideas: Tips You Can Use Today
Kid’s Parties can be a nightmare (read about what I learnt planning my 6 year olds’ party here), I wish I had read this from Veronica before I had started! So of course, when she offered to share some of her wisdom with you all, I jumped at the chance. A Bit About Veronica Hi! […] Read more…
Run Reigate Kids Race Review 2017
The little guy took part in the Run Reigate Kids Race this year and loved it! I have taken part in the Run Reigate since it started in 2014, running the half marathon in 2014 and 2015, and the 10k in 2016 (see that review here.) This year, however, the little guy had to represent […] Read more…
Pregnant and…Parenting
Let’s talk about the obvious! In the last trimester, I have been Pregnant and…Parenting, and it has been hard! The joy of 5-year-olds is that one minute they are angels sent down to put a smile on your face, make you laugh and smother you with cuddles! Other days they are demon spawn sent to […] Read more…
Free Ways Of Wearing Out A Toddler
Wearing out a toddler when pregnant is tiring and he is 5 now so I have no idea how parents of younger kids cope! With the current renovations on the house, new soon-to-be-baby and all the financial constraints that go with it, the budget is a little tight at the moment. With half term just […] Read more…
Preparing Your First Child For A Sibling
Having told our toddler he’s having a sister I thought I would share some of the tips I have learned for telling your child they’re having a sibling! I didn’t have a lot of advice for telling my little guy he was having a sibling and as he’s going to be 5 and a half when […] Read more…
15 Fun Toddler Party Ideas
Since starting school last September, it is the toddler party season for us and my little dude is loving the invites and seeing his friends at the weekends! I thought I would write a post so for a little inspiration to make your parties fun! Plus it’s really just some self-indulgence for me because I […] Read more…
Telling The Toddler He’s Having A Sister
Before our gender reveal, we told the toddler he was having a sister, and let’s just say he wasn’t happy… at first Our little guy has been wanting a brother ever since he found out he was having a sibling, he asked us to ask the doctor for a brother, he clearly doesn’t yet understand how […] Read more…
The Top Kids Films of 2015
2015 saw some great movie releases but in our house it’s usually kids films all the time! I am particularly partial to a kids film that has something in it for the parents too, after all we are the ones being dragged along to watch them too! So, I thought I would write about the top kids […] Read more…