As the month of August approaches it can feel like a long daunting month. Especially when you factor in the children having finished school, juggling work commitments and the increase in things to be paid for (food, travel, days out etc.). However, once the calendar turns over to reveal August it feels as though the days pass by in a blur and before I know it, it is the end of the month and back to school is looming.… View Post
Parents need to be aware of how to handle the mental health issues that their kids and young adult children may face now or in the future. This is a very crucial aspect of parenting and demands attention.… View Post
Whenever I sit down to write my monthly goals post I do wonder to myself whether setting these goals is a pointless exercise. As the months’ tick by I’m more and more aware that I’m not really achieving anything. Well, obviously, I am achieving some things juts not necessarily the goals I set out in advance. I suppose in some ways I should look at this as a positive, opting to see how the month goes and take each day, mood and opportunity as it comes.… View Post
Life in lockdown continues, although I think I can start to see the end of the tunnel. With a little under two weeks until the children potentially return to school. Something that they need as much as I do. I have to confess to really needing the few hours of time alone I get each week whilst completing the chores of popping to the post office, checking on the house etc. I feel selfish and guilty for enjoying that time but it is most welcomed at the same time.… View Post
Despite already having had the children home during the lockdown since March. This month has been about switching off and reconnecting. With emails and notifications pushed to one side in favour of family adventures, reading and spending time together. In some ways, I’m fortunate in that the lockdown has put most of my work on hold – although it’s not great news in terms of finances.… View Post
This summer, Sudocrem and premature baby charity Ickle Pickles are teaming up to raise funds for the vital neonatal equipment premature babies so desperately need. … View Post
If your child is surfing the internet, you should be constantly by his side or at least carefully watching what they are doing. While the internet offers many goods (educational materials, fun games and connections to people around the world), it can also pose a risk to your child’s physical safety and emotional well-being.… View Post
Conversations regarding the effective use of space in the home often overlook hallway spaces. This is unfortunate, as hallways not only serve the purpose of connecting rooms but can be thought of as rooms themselves. To prevent you from overlooking this space, here are six tips for making the most of your hallway.… View Post
The favourite loveable, huggable dog brand is back. Ready for a new generation to adopt and open their hearts to Pound puppies. Available in classic and newborn sizes they are the exact replicas of the 80’s collection.… View Post
When it comes to blogging, it is not only about the content of your blogging site. It’s also about the overall look of that that enables you to attract new visitors. Today we will talk about a WordPress font plugin that will change the way your blog is designed.… View Post