Be brave and face your fears – sounds easy? It can be really hard to face the fears you already know you have. But then you add your children into the mix and it opens a whole new can of worms. Here is our story… This story is part of our Big Feelings series Face […]
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The best family photos are not about everybody looking amazing or smiling perfectly. The best family photos are the ones which capture a memory to treasure in future years. Nothing has been designed and no outfits have been chosen and it’s hit or miss whether everybody’s face is clean. Here are my 5 ways to
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A bad family photo session can be disappointing, frustrating or hilarious. And if you embrace the chaos, the bad moods and the silliness, you might end up capturing something magical. Here is our story… You can read the first part of this story here… Bad Family Photo: When You Just Can’t Be Bothered Luc (aged
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Everyone likes to capture a happy family photo. To mark a special occasion or event. To have something to look back on in years to come. But what is often not captured in the ‘happy’ family photo is the battle of wills behind it. Here is our story… This story is part of our Making
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We want our children to build good smartphone habits so that as they grow into the adult world, they are in control of their device and not the other way around. But growing good smartphone habits is hard work, exhausting and can be lonely. So, we have created three categories to help us manage their
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With our easy smartphone guide for parents, you can learn how to introduce a smartphone to your child slowly. They don’t need to have access to everything instantly. Build it up gently, alongside conversation, compromise and clear boundaries. Here is our story. You can read the first part of this story here… Start Simple: Our
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Getting a smartphone for high school is a big deal for both parents and children. And it can be a difficult milestone to navigate. In our family we call the process of learning how to use and manage your smartphone as ‘phone school’ and here is our story of day one. This story is part
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Teaching kids to cross the road alone is fraught with danger, uncertainty and anxiety. But its an essential part of your child’s journey to independence. Growing up is exciting and challenging for children and the process of guiding them from baby to adult is full with difficult decisions for parents. This step by step guide
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When it comes to your child crossing the road – it’s easy, as parents, to fall back into safe, cautious habits. But there comes a point in every child’s life that they need to learn, grow and practise this essential life skill. This story happened a few years ago on a simple walk home. It
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Crossing the road independently – it might seem such a small milestone in your child’s life. But that first small step on a quiet, residential street is one giant leap on their journey to full independence. This story happened a few years ago but I remember it like it was yesterday. Crossing the road for
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