Raising teenagers is rarely easy. They’re bound to make mistakes along their journey towards adulthood, and sometimes those poor decisions involve developing an addiction to drugs and alcohol. No matter how good they are at hiding these things, it’s only a matter of time until mom or dad finds out.… View Post

7 Tips for encouraging your child to discover outdoor …

7 Tips for encouraging your child to discover outdoor play

You’ve heard it often! Your children need less screen time, and they need to spend more time outdoors. You know that. But that’s easier said than done right? Our lifestyle habits and digital dependency has made it difficult to get ourselves and our kids to step outside.

If that’s what you’re struggling with, here’s some help. Keep reading to discover 7 simple and actionable ways to encourage your kid for some outdoor play (and possibly you too). … View Post

How to Kid-Proof Your Smartphone

How to Kid-Proof Your Smartphone

Follow these simple steps and you can relax when your child has your phone. Kid-proofing your phone ensures it’s protected from damage and that your child is protected from accidentally accessing something not intended for them.… View Post

The Baby Club: Play and Learn With Your …

The Baby Club: Play and Learn With Your Baby: Simple Activities with Amazing Benefits

Play-time is a great way to bond and have fun with your baby, however, keeping your baby busy and entertained throughout the day isn’t always easy. Going along to a baby club is a great option but they don’t suit everyone, some parents may not be able to access baby groups locally or fit clubs into their daily routine. Like the TV show, Play and Learn With Your Baby is the perfect guide for parents wanting the benefits that baby clubs offer by re-creating the different activities at home.… View Post

Have I been out of the workplace too …

Have I been out of the workplace too long?

This year marks five years since I will have been employed in the workplace. Admittedly one of those years was taken up with being on maternity leave with Piglet. However, five years is a long time to be away from the hustle and bustle of it all. Although I now work from home, have I been away from the workplace too long to return to ’employment’?… View Post

Car Features Mums Need

Car Features Mums Need

When you are a mum, you need to make sure that you are choosing the right car for your family. Some cars will be advertised as ‘family cars’ but you need to make sure that you are taking a closer look to see what kind of features they actually offer.… View Post

Piglet | Not quite ready for swimming lessons

Piglet | Not quite ready for swimming lessons

Piglet started her swimming lessons at the beginning of December. I smugly gloated about the fact I’d managed to get her into a session to coincide with Tigger’s lessons. She’s now had around six or seven lessons and I can see from watching at the poolside that they aren’t going well. … View Post