Teaching good manners to your kids is an essential part of their raising. Before teaching manners to your child, you have to pay attention to your habits. Children learn from their surroundings, and your behavior can change their personality. If you want to raise a polite child, it is essential to practice police behavior in […]
Let’s face it, in the UK, winter evenings do not always have people wanting to go outside. So staying in and enjoying time at home on cold winter evenings is quite common. But staying in doesn’t have to mean feeling like you are trapped by the weather or as if ‘there is nothing to do’! […]
Having a child is no easy task. You have to keep them entertained, especially over the holidays, meaning as an adult, you do not have a lot of down time for yourself. While you will want to bond with your child, you also need to have your own fun. Luckily, there are many ways for […]
Exploring the great outdoors is fun for all the family, but it’s essential that kids keep warm and dry when playing outside. The end of summer shouldn’t be a signal to stay indoors or the end of their fun. Here are a few simple methods to make sure your children are protected as it starts […]
There is nothing more terrifying for parents than losing track of their child, even if it is for just a few moments. Their world turns upside down until the child is found and it is the biggest fear that parents can face in their lifetime. There is probably not a parent alive that has not […]
Getting your little ones to practise good dental care can certainly be an uphill battle. Yet despite the trouble it can be, it’s not something you can just leave off. Lack of good dental hygiene in children can have some deleterious effects later on in life due to plaque buildup. But not is all lost! […]
“What shoes should I buy for my cruising baby?” or “When should I buy my baby his first pair of shoes?” are questions you hear again and again in parenting groups. It can be really hard to know what’s right, with lots of conflicting advice around, and all kinds of shoes available in the shops. […]
The Book Trust are back with their Bath, Book, Bed campaign for the third year. This is a really simple routine that I’ve naturally followed with all of my children, as I definitely find that having a structured bed time routine really helps them to get settled into a nice early bed time and go […]
Dear New Parent… Congratulations! You’re about to embark upon one of life’s most exciting journeys. From the moment that you hear that first little cry, things will never be the same again. Suddenly, you’re responsible not only for yourself, but for this tiny, helpless, beautiful little being. The blank slate of their brand new life […]
If you are going to leave your child in a childcare facility for hours at a stretch, it is imperative that you make sure it’s the right place to do so. However, that’s easier said than done because without some guidance on what to look for exactly, deciding on that perfect children’s day nursery can […]
