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I’m happy to say that our first trip to Legoland Windsor as a family was a success. With a range of rides to suit the whole family (and a husband willing to take on the spinning one), it was a day to remember. Here is our story… You can read the first part of this […]
This summer we went to Legoland Windsor to celebrate our eldest turning 10. We went on a selection of rides that suited the whole family. So what are the best rides at Legoland Windsor? Read our story to find out… This story is part of our Memories series. Best rides at Legoland Windsor: Pirate Falls
Children getting lost can be every parent’s worst nightmare. But learning how to navigate and find your way back are vital life skills for your older children to learn. And it can also be great fun! Here is our story… You can read the first part of this story here… Why Getting Lost is Good
Finding ways to build independence in older kids can be tricky. And getting lost is a big one. Everyone will experience getting lost. But learning how to cope and problem-solve under pressure are excellent life skills. At some point we are going to have to give our older children the opportunities to get lost and
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When our children start a new school year, it can a time of uncertainty and anxiety. Many are heading back to a place they are familiar with, with friends they know well and a routine that will feel the norm within a few days. But that first day of the new school year will still
The new school year is about to start and it can bring conflicting emotions for parents. On the one hand you are often exhausted, over-stimulated and behind on every imaginable chore and work-related project. You are desperate for a regular routine again before the chaos of Christmas hits. But on the other side of things,
First sports day can be daunting for children with its mix of races and over-competitive parents. They can be noisy, overwhelming and exhausting. But amidst of all the chaos, sports days can enable moments of victory, moments of commiseration, moments of pure joy and despair. They can offer your child the opportunity to encourage, to
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It’s sports day season so we’ve gone back to our first sports day in Primary School, with its bizarre mix of races and activities. Sports days can be stressful for both children and parents with its mix of adrenaline and anxiety. Add in an exuberant toddler and you have a recipe for total disaster. Or
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Primary school residential trips are full of opportunities and different life experiences for children. It is often their first night away from home and comes packed with both expected and unexpected challenges for them to navigate. And they will come home absolutely exhausted. Here is our story… This story is part of our Milestones series.
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Your child’s first night away from home is a major milestone for the whole family. Our eldest recently went away with school on their first school residential trip and while I had anticipated the ups and downs of this weekend for myself (big cutting apron strings moment), I hadn’t really thought much about how this
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