I wentbackto work the other week after almost a year of maternity leave and I have to say that, sofar,I am reallyenjoyingit. I was incredibly nervous before I went back with all sorts of thoughts and fears running through my head.Of course,many of those fearsare still there, but at the same time, and as the days go on, they are also lessening…
What does it mean when you hear the term of endearment; I am a woman of destiny? Does that mean they know exactly where they are going, what the future holds or does it mean they have purpose? Think about this for a while. The answers would be different based on your experience, goals, motivation, interests and beliefs. Knowing exactly where you are going means you have…
It’s important to teach kids car safety and how to behave in any vehicle – keeping the family safe in the car should be everyone’s responsibility. A child should be aware of the dangers of unclicking their seatbelt and moving around the vehicle when it’s in motion. Even altering the belt’s position could have a devastating effect in the unfortunate event of an accident.
Is it…
We know that learning a second language has many benefits such enhancing a person’s career prospects and often comes in handy when going on holiday. However, there are deeper reasons and even more meaningful benefits for offering your child the chance to learn a second language.
Contrary to popular belief, a second language does not confuse children but it can actually boost children’s…
Have you ever had a small pebble or stone in your shoe and you only realised it is there because you can feel the effects of it through your whole body all the way to your head? That is what small beginnings does it is a step of faith that will eventually make maximum impact. Take for example, finance, as a single parent with two boys under the age of 8, I work every week and I have lots of…
The end of my maternity leave is now in sight and I’m now starting to worry about the things I should do before this precious time is up. Have I made the most of this time with Amelia? Will I look back on this time and wish I had done something? Will I regret not going away more? Not going out more? Not sharing certain memories with her?
With this in mind, I asked my parent friends and followers…
This blog explores the benefits of pets for children. First and foremost pets are not toys, and if you are thinking of getting a pet merely to keep your child occupied, then a pet is not for your family. However, if you are contemplating extending your family with a furry (or not so furry) friend because you adore animals and know your children do too, there are some benefits that may not be…
Children are always getting themselves into sticky situations when exploring the great outdoors, and because babies and toddlers have little to no hand-eye coordination, there are bound to be endless spills and the occasional mystery stain that appears on their clothes. If you’ve spent endless hours trying to scrub those stains out and wishing there was an easier way, look no…
Bad dreams, nightmares and the fear of monsters under the bed represent a phase in any child’s development. They start to happen around the age of six, but they can show up early if the child is more receptive to the world around.
As a parent, you should know that there is a progressive line to this situation: as the child grows older, he or she starts to understand the world is not a…
Growing up with green habits is very important. This blog looks at sustainability practices that are great for children to learn.
Not everything belongs in the rubbish bin and it’s important you’ve got the right set up to mean you recycle as much as possible. Getting some different and brightly coloured bins can help children (and adults) distinguish between the bins for…