000 During pregnancy, there’s a lot to think about and do. You’ll be writing lists of everything that you need and shopping for all manner of baby paraphernalia. You’ll be reading every baby book that you can get your hands on and planning for the birth. You should also be looking after yourself and taking […]

000 It’s no secret that kids can be incredibly clumsy. Whether they’re spilling food down themselves or falling in the playground, knocks and scrapes aren’t uncommon in those early years. Still, if you’re quite keen to get your kids in a functional and independent state when it comes to moving around, then there’s a few […]

000 Today sees the launch of a new video game called Crayola Scoot. My 11 year old son was lucky enough to try this new game in advance of the launch today, and he thought it was great! Crayola Scoot is a four-player game and is Crayola’s first video game launch in 14 years! This […]

001 As my daughter has entered the teenage years, there’s been a big shift in interests and a swift move from little girl to young woman. Her tastes have changed with her style, while many of the products she uses are beginning to reflect her personality. As well as feeling utterly terrified at how quickly […]

000 A book at bedtime is the tried and tested method of sending reluctant sleepers off to the land of nod. Not only can it lull the reader (and listener) into a blissful slumber and serve to liven up their dreams, a recent study has also shown it can help to reduce stress levels by […]

001 There’s a new EDM movie out called XOXO and it is only on Netflix. It is about a lifestyle concept known in rave circles as PLUR and this is something your teenage children will not have to ‘ask Google’. If you haven’t got a clue what I’m talking about, you are not alone. Our […]

001 Part of parenting is teaching our children life skills; I made sure that both my children could swim for example. So when the opportunity came up to teach my tween to drive, I thought that educating a young driver was a great idea! Young Driver offers driving lessons for 11-17 year olds and they […]

001 In just 4 months my tween will become a fully fledged teenager as we reach the important ‘age 13’ landmark. We are currently in our ‘last summer of 12’. Summertime is an important marker in a child’s life. Don’t you always remember the summers from your childhood – when you had that great family […]

021 A parents’ guide to the social networks your kids are using. Keeping up with what the kids are up to online can be confusing, so here is a guide to the current most popular social networks to help you understand what your children are doing online. Snapchat What is it? Snapchat is a photo […]

001 Keeping our kids safe online: The area of kids and technology can be worrying for parents, especially if they don’t understand exactly what their children are doing online and whilst they may be aware of possible dangers to internet use, knowing what to do about it is another matter. E-safety Performance by Bigfoot Arts […]

001 Learning & Growing Through Play: Eventually, if you do your job right, your dependents spread their wings and fly. This applies to parenting as much as it applies to nature; one of my favourite posts ever has to be Roots and Wings which pretty much sums up my approach to being a mother. But […]

002 Kids at Camp Bestival: If you’ve never been to a festival with kids before you may understandably be a little nervous. All the noise, the sheer volume of people and the lack of routine could send any parent into a panic. But as a seasoned Camp Bestival goer for the last 5 years, I […]