Parenting advice from baby and toddlers through to elementary school. Packing lunchboxes, bathtime routines and even making the most of screentime.
Outdoor Creative Activities for Kids – Featuring NaturePrint Paper
Having reached the grand old age of seven, Elsie is now an expert in pretty much everything. Today she’s offering up a range of ideas to get your creative sprogs outside. Some of these suggestions are tried and tested… solid ideas...
10 Reasons Planning a Kid’s Birthday Party is More Stressful Than Planning a Wedding
It’s that time of year again… Elsie’s turning seven, and we’re planning a kid’s birthday party. Ten years ago I was elbow deep in planning for our wedding, and there are many reasons why...
How to Baby-Proof The House (And The Baby)
It’s official… the Twins walked. A few steps counts, doesn’t it? We have been waiting for this day for months – they’ve kept us hanging, but they both broke the seal on the same...
The Physics of the Daily Grind: Self Help Books and Chaos Theory
Last week, I was sent a book called ‘Women, Motherhood & Independence‘. Anyone that’s read my post ‘Why I Don’t Do Parenting Books‘ can imagine that self-help books have never really been my bag. I don’t...
How Many Kids is Too Many? (And Don’t Say One)
My daughter has always meant The World to me, and I was more than content with one baby for some time. Of course, when I did finally come round to the idea of ‘just one...
What Valentine’s Day Means to Kids
Not everyone is in love with Valentine’s Day, but you can safely say that most kids are. That’s because what Valentine’s Day means to kids may be a little different to us adults… I’m pretty...
Child Fashionista: Cringe and Smile
As a child fashionista myself, I distinctly remember picking out a pair of leggings from C&A in the late eighties. THEY WERE AWESOME. White with multicolored swirls on them, a bit like lollipops melting in...
There’s a Portal to Santa’s Workshop in Flagstaff…
It’s my birthday today so I’m taking it easy because I’m feeling a bit old. I think I might need some champagne… so for today only, there will be no heavy reading, wise cracks...
Parents Helping with Homework: The Diorama Dilemma
How do you feel about parents helping with homework? We’re into our second year of school, and I’ve got to say it generally sucks. Considering I am someone with experience in setting and marking homework, I’m...
Kids with Phobias: A Fantastic Fear of Everything
Have you ever wondered where we get our phobias from? If you were mauled by a giant poodle as a child I can understand your fear of dogs; but where do kids with phobias get...