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…
We all know the feeling: washing, toys, shopping or clutter slowly build up and a busy life starts to feel a little overwhelming. What you might not realise is that keeping your home tidy can help to reduce stress. With just a little time and a few easy tweaks, you can avoid the clutter and keep your cool.
When you have young kids, the concept of “tidy” can feel somewhat unattainable…
Whether you’re about to start a family or simply adding to an existing one, finding the ideal family car to carry a mixture of children of all ages, along with all the associated paraphernalia such as Moses baskets, pushchairs and changing bags, can be a tricky prospect.
The key to choosing the right vehicle is to be fully aware of the specific needs of your individual family, and…
School holidays are officially starting today for UK children and parents are faced with the task of entertaining children to prevent them to be online and in front of video games during the festivities. In a very timely move, EE, the UK’s largest mobile operator and part of BT Group, has teamed up with online safety experts, Internet Matters, to support parents in keeping their children…
I hope this blog on suggestions for fun outdoor activities will help you get kids away from the screen (for the day at least!).
Many parents will see their children’s ‘social lives’ as a constant rotation of the latest tech trends; if it’s not the newest computer game it’s the latest hype in social apps. Changing your child’s reluctance to cut down on screen time is no easy feat…
As the leaves begin to fall and autumn descends the excitement of Trick or Treating and Fireworks mounts for little ones. However, dark evenings and over-excited children can be a recipe for disaster and it is advisable to plan ahead to ensure everyone remains safe:
Trick or Treat:
Fancy dress costumes tend to not be waterproof or flame resistant. Keep your children warm and dry…
Raising a child is difficult. There are also many ways to parent, and no one parenting style is necessarily better than any other. Teaching children, however, should always be a priority. You cannot rely solely on a standard school education to teach your children the invaluable life skills that they need to succeed. This means doing more than simply sending your child to school, it…
Body Image is a big issue these days and this blog aims to tackle it as well as to provide parents with thoughts and ideas.
A healthy girl is standing in front of a mirror pinching her stomach. She turns sideways and breathes in…she looks upset and makes a face at her reflection.
‘At Nursery someone said I was fat. I wish I didn’t have a fat tummy. I’d like to look like Lily, she’s…