Personalised letter from Santa with Lapland Letters
I’ve always loved Christmas, but it has become an even more special time since having my daughter. I really enjoy the magic of it, and the excitement that builds up before the big day! There’s obviously a lot of focus…
Beautiful wooden toys from Jaques of London
As someone who tries to make sustainable choices as much as I can, I really love wooden toys. They have much better longevity and are made with more ethical practices than plastic options. One toy manufacturer that really stands out…
Child-friendly bath bombs from Zimpli Kids
Zimpli Kids is one of all-time favourites for messy play. Their Gelli Baff is a huge hit with my daughter, and I love how easy it is to clean up. So an absolute winner in our house. When I heard…
Try your hand at upcycling or recycling
With the world in the state that it is in today (with fast fashion and throw away items too readily to hand), it is important that everyone does their bit to help stop the waste that is happening. Using new…
Supporting Your Child Through Exam Period
Exams are a challenging and pressurised time for anyone, no matter how confident your child feels. Here are some tips for supporting your child through the exam period.
How to Encourage your Child to be Respectful
Children aren’t born with an innate urge to respect others; this is something that needs to be taught and nurtured throughout their lives. They will look to you, as their parents, for social cues on how to behave towards others,…
Personalised gifts for the whole family from CushionPop
I regularly share on my blog how much I love personalised gifts and homewares. I think they offer an extra special touch to presents and items. They are great for children too, who love having their name on things! When…
Top Tips to Upkeep Your Family Home
Once you have renovated and decorated your family home, it can be difficult to remember (or to have time) to constantly upkeep it. However, there is no point in pouring money into your family home if you are not going…
Helping Your Child Transition from Nursery to Big School
Big school – it’s such an alarming phrase isn’t it? Conjuring up images of lessons and bustling playgrounds. When your child is barely out of toddlerhood, it can be overwhelming to think about them transitioning to a new, bigger environment.…
How to Boost Your Child’s Creativity
Children are naturally creative when they’re small. They embrace all forms of creativity, painting, drawing, modelling, acting and singing and they do it without self-consciousness. Without any hint of shyness or self-judgement. As they grow and become more self-aware, they…
Review of the AquaPlanet Waterproof Backpack
Days at the beach are great, but wet bathing suits are a nuisance! I’m trying to use less plastic so opt for canvas bags, but putting wet clothes into these is obviously an issue. Thankfully there is a solution. The…
Advice for Preparing Your Child For Nursery
Your child’s now old enough to go to nursery! Making new friends, learning how to speak more often, interacting with teachers and exploring a heap of different ways to learn can be a daunting prospect for some children and parents…
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