Parenting
Tips and advice for busy parents.
A Guide To Children’s Jeans
A guide to buying the right fitting jeans for children.
Fred Safety Stairgate
The Fred Safety Stairgate is a versatile solution which is designed to maximise safety and security for your little ones, without impacting or detracting from…
Walking & Talking
What to expect as your baby begins to start walking & talking...
Kids and School Bags: What Are Healthy Back Options?
A look at the potential health risks associated with carrying heavy school bags and healthier bag options for kids..
Surviving the First Day at School
Some simple plans and preparations beforehand will make the first day at a new school less stressful and more enjoyable for children and parents.
Preparation for First Day in Reception Class
Advice on how to prepare your child for their first day in the Reception class...
Buying Correctly Fitting Safety and Stair Gates
Advice and guidance to help you ensure you buy safety and stair gates that fit correctly.
Get the Right Fit: Cot, Cribs and Bed for Babies and Children
Find out how you can get the right fitting cot, crib or bed for your baby or child
How to Find the Right Sized Pram or Pushchair
Practical advice and tips for finding and buying the right sized pram or pushchair for your needs.
Stroller Choices
Tips for purchasing a baby stroller; includes descriptions of assorted styles as well as options for parents of multiples.
Used and Hand-Me-Down Children's Equipment
Ideas for parents wishing to save money on children’s equipment by borrowing or purchasing used items. Includes cautions about safety and recommends organising…
The real job description of a mother
The job description of a mother sounds so simple, boring and unchallenging. However, mother’s know differently. Take a look at the real job description of a…
To My Daughter...
My daughter is not a little girl anymore. These are the ten things I'd say to her if I could jump ahead into the future...
Baby Slings
The benefits of using a sling or carrier with your baby are numerous and can be equally positive for all the members of the family, not just baby and parents...
4 Ways to Enrich Your Child’s Imagination
Imagination is a precious gift to be nurtured and free imaginative play is the most important of all...
5 Precious Things to Do For Your Children
Read together, play together, give them space, listen to them and give them cuddles.
Getting Kids to Try New Foods
Get your children trying new foods with our tips, a little patience and perseverance...
Solving Baby Sleep Problems
Getting enough sleep may seem like an impossible task to the parents of babies. This articles offers advice on establishing a sleep routine that will help you…
Warning Signs for Nightmares
A look at nightmares in children — causes, typical scenarios, and how to help your child to feel safe and secure...
Choosing the Right Bed for your Child
What kind of bed is best for your child and how is a bed constructed?
How to Choose a Child's Mattress, Duvet and Pillow
A few tips to bear in mind when buying a mattress, duvet or pillows for your child's bedroom...
How Safe is MDF?
MDF is one of the most popular materials used to make children's furniture. But just how safe is MDF?
What is your child's furniture painted with?
Children's furniture is often finished in bright colours but what products are actually used?
How to choose a Toy Box
A few tips on choosing a suitable toy box for your child...
How to choose a Wardrobe and Chest of Drawers
A few tips on buying new storage units, drawers and wardrobes for your children's rooms
What is your child's furniture made from?
Furniture these days is made from a variety of different materials and deciding which is best isn't such a simple choice as you might think?
Childcare Options During School Holidays
Discover some of the key options available for childcare during the school holidays...
Hiring an Au Pair
Hiring an au pair is a big decision. This article discusses the role of an au pair in the home, what employers should provide for au pairs, conducting an au…
Helping Kids Cope With Moving
Advice for when you’re moving home with a young one…
All You Need To Know About Hiring a Nanny
Hiring a nanny need not be a hard task, though it does require careful consideration. This article offers some basic answers to frequently asked questions…
Don’t stress over the mess!
Kids create mess, there’s no way around it. Here are some great tips to help you learn to live with it.
Toddler Tantrums
A few ways to deal with a young child when they decide to throw a tantrum...
Getting Kids to Clean Up
8 ways to encourage children to clean their bedrooms
Keeping Them Safe
There are lots of things to consider when creating a space for your child, but there is also one big thing to consider and that is safety...
Is a Chromebook Suitable for a Child?
The Chromebook wasn’t specifically designed for kids to use but as a first laptop it makes an excellent choice.
Parenting Three Children
Two’s company, three’s a crowd. We’ve all heard the saying. Is this true with children? Here’s my take on parenting three children...
Always Busy!
I am a stay at home mum and my children are now at school, but I still don’t have enough time in the day for everything! How does that happen?
Conversations with Children
It is amazing what you find out when you stop and properly make time to converse with your children.
Mum Keeping Fit
Keeping fit as a mum can be a struggle, here is how I found my way to fitness...
Siblings Can Inspire Each Other
I have previously written about inspiring my children, however lately I have noticed how my twin girls are inspired by their big brother.
Siblings Together
There is something special about watching siblings grow together, interact and learn alongside each other. The uniqueness of their relationship as a young…
Why won’t kids listen?
This is a question most parents seem to ask themselves on a regular basis...why won’t kids listen?
Parenting is a Balancing Act
We balance the housework, playtime, free-time and activities. We have to balance guiding children with providing them with the freedom to learn and explore.…
After school activities – how many?
There is an abundance of wonderful opportunities for after school clubs and activities these days but there needs to be some time for kids to play and relax -…
Active mother’s and active children
We know that kids need regular exercise but how active are you as a mother, and does this reflect in how active your children are?
Kids say the funniest things
I love listening to children experiment with language. They make such innocent mistakes that can also be hilarious...
Family Time
The other week, we found time for a visit and family time. The kids had a great time playing with their twin cousins.
Bring Back Childhood
Do kids get more fun from playing outdoors or indoors sat in front of a computer screen? I know what I think, what about you?
Why I Let My Children Play with Tools
Tools are dangerous. Tools and children don’t go together, however, here’s why I let my children play with tools..
It Takes 10 Times Longer to Clean-up Than to Play
We spend ages preparing for an activity, whether it’s a craft, a game, or even a trip out. We research ideas, gather equipment, set it up and pack bags for…
Should We Be Pushy Parents?
Should we be pushy parents? Or should we let the school decide how much our children should learn?
A Twins Identity
For most of us, we develop our own identity, personality and style easily, but what about identical twins? A twins identity is much more difficult.
Should Children Take Risks?
We have begun to wrap our children up in cotton wool in order to keep them safe. Is this the right thing to do or should we be letting them get out there and…
How I got my children to tidy their rooms
Getting children to tidy their rooms, to listen to your requests and do something you ask can be a challenge. When all else fails, resort to chocolate cake!
Kids OnLine
At what age do kids start to go 'online' and how young is too young?
Is Pantomime for Adults or Children?
Do you think pantomime should be for kids only and is some of the humour a little too adult in nature?
Peer Pressure and Computer Games
We believe in basic childhood fun and allowing children to play and explore away from the computer, and tv as much as possible. However, we realise that…
True Friends
True friends are hard to come by. When you move house and relocate, it can be difficult to leave friends behind and build new ones. This is just what happened…
Preparing for a Birthday Party
When it comes to parties and birthdays..it takes preparation. It is my three children’s birthdays next week much preparation has been required.
Getting the Kids Involved
A few ideas for involving the kids in the decorating and furnishing of their rooms.
Kids TV Time
How much time do your kids spend in front of the TV and do you think it's too much?
Understanding Boys
Recently we have been having a few issues with my son and I have no idea how to solve them. What do you do when you struggle with a parenting issue?
A Poem to My Son
Sometimes children don’t realise they are amazing. Sometimes children need help to recognise how special they are.
Morning Tips
Mornings with multiple small children can be tough. There are no easy answers to everyone's morning chaos but here are a few tips I've learned over the years...
Imperfect Parenting
Striving for perfection is an impossible task. Life throws us many curve balls...parenting is not about perfection, it’s about learning how best to dodge those…
Tips for Encouraging Kids Away from Screens
Following on from my post about kids tv time, I thought I’d pass on some tips about getting kids away from the screens...
House Rules for Kids
I have always cringed at the thought of having a ‘family meeting’, but I was feeling desperate, so decided to have a family discussion about the ‘house rules’.
Choosing and Fitting the Right Car Seat For Your Vehicle
Find out how you can choose and fit the right car seat for your vehicle and ensure your child will travel safely.
Choosing the Best Fitting Highchair
Find out how you can choose the best fitting highchair for your baby.
Getting the Right Fit: Nappies and Baby Clothes
Unsure of what size nappy or clothing to buy your baby? Find out how to get the right fit and ensure they’re comfortable.
Choosing the Right Fit for Maternity Wear
Offering tips and advice on getting the right fit for maternity wear.