Clock changes and sleep routines: How to help your children adapt

    I surely cannot be the only parent dreading the clocks going back this week? Not only does it force home the fact that summer is well and truly over, but what a hassle it is when you are the parent of very young children. As people all over the country celebrate the thought… Read More

Retro toys for girls and boys

  Technology is great but sometimes, just sometimes, don’t you yearn for the kids to step away from consoles, flashing lights and electric sound effects and to just enjoy the simple things? You know, just like we used to do? We’ve rounded up a fabulous selection of retro toys that are guaranteed to bring back… Read More

For any parent who has ever had one of those days

      Twas the hour before bedtime and all through the house, All the creatures were stirring, except for the mouse. The rodent, you see, packed his bags, quickly fled, To escape all the stress since the kids rose from bed.   The children awoke from their sleep one by one, Not quietly no,… Read More

Review: Beta Highchair from Hauck

The Beta Hauck highchair is possibly one of the nicest highchairs we’ve ever used. Not only does it grow with your child, seating them from six months onwards, but its traditional look is one that many highchairs lack nowadays. It doesn’t hold the bulky plastic appearance that so many others do; in fact, it’s the… Read More

5 Things I Want My Children to Know

      Sometimes, my older children drive me bonkers. They frustrate me, they infuriate me and they really, really drive me me up the wall.  You’d think parenting might get easier the older they get, but this isn’t always the case.  Why do I get so upset with them?  Because they tend to forget… Read More

How things look in our house this morning

  Whilst the majority of parents are busy getting the children ready for school, I thought I’d share what our house looked like at 8.15 this morning.               What were you doing at 8.15 this morning?   Don’t forget that you can catch up with our family again tonight… Read More