I am sure I am not alone having experiencedawkwardness when suddenlythere was sex on TV before kids’ bedtime and having tocover my son’s eyes with my hand to avoid the conversation ‘What is that?’ at a too young age. Well, he’s now almost 13 and has had the talk from myself and the school teachers a couple of times. So he’s in the know but I…
Let’s face it. The pace of our life is super-fast. These days parents lead very, very busy lives and are constantly juggling work and home duties.Things like reading bedtime stories are often not considered a priority. This is why the childhood tradition of storytelling before bed is in serious peril. Parents are not making the time to read to their children at the end of the working day…
Nobody goes into a marriage planning for divorce, but it’s an all-too-common outcome. While you might have experienced the very worst of relationship breakups in the past, divorceis very different. There are obligations and legal matters to take into account, and it can be all too easy to fall into unhealthy ways of coping. No matter how long you’ve been married for, where you live, or…
I am not a camper but I love music festivals and outdoor gigs. Camping during the festival season can be an exciting experience, especially for young children as it means there is so much more space to explore. Taking the family on an outdoor festival in the wild may seem daunting. But with a little planning and expectation, you’ll be able to enjoy a stress-free camping trip. So, if you’re…
I have always wondered how much laundry other parents do because in my household I end up running the washing machine at least four times a week. My son has PE at secondaryschool three times during a school week, plus tennis, football training so a lot of sporting kit has to be washed on top of the uniform – a 12 year old boy sweats a lot! Add to that my own sports’ clothing (for…
One of the biggest moments in a teenage girl’s life is her prom. It is a coming of age ritual for many girls, and a moment for them to show off and have a memorable evening with their friends. You want her to look good without spending a fortune, and she wants to look great, feel comfortable, and not look like everyone else. This is why you need to have a plan of action to make sure that both of…
I love Spring and somehow every year during this season I feel the urge to deep Spring clean my house. I keep writing new blogs about it because ultimately I enjoy cleaning. Here I am sharing simple tips along with a practicalvisual includinghacks and tricks to clean your appliances.
It’s not always necessary to buy expensive bottled products from the supermarketsto get…
Dumbo is the perfect live action feel-good family movie for the forthcoming Easter holidays.
It feels like a good old-fashioned Disney film including all ingredients that we all love about the classic animations plus great new live-action features. And Dumbo is irresistible with his big sweet eyes and ears. Don’t miss the opportunity to watch this incredible Tim Burton‘s movie in…
Who hasn’t danced on aUB40tuneduring a hot Summer party filled with reggae music?We all have such memories … even if they are distant ones. To bring them up,I recently had chatted toUB40historic drummerJimmy Brown about his 40-year music career. Jimmy is an absolute joy and in this lovely interview he tells me all their plans for the…
Camping is exciting, especially for young children as it means they are so much more space to explore. Taking the family on an outdoor holiday in the wild may seem daunting. But with a little planning and expectation, you’ll be able to enjoy a stress-free camping trip. So, if you’re thinking about taking your little ones on a camping holiday, stay prepared and use this guide to help…