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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 […]
My First Sports Day: Always Better with a Friend Read More »
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.
My First School Residential Trip: All the Best Bits Read More »
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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Wasps stings are painful and can cause itching, swelling and redness. Knowing how to treat wasps and bee stings at home is useful for any parent as we head into the summer months. Here is our story… This story is part of our Injuries & Illnesses series You can catch up with Luc’s story here:
The summer months are upon us and we are spending more time outdoors. And this leads to a new variety of injuries and illnesses from scrapes, bruises, broken bones to insect bites, wasp and bee stings and even a mean swan attack? Here is our story… This story is part of our Injuries & Illnesses
Music, songs, and lullabies at bedtime are a vital part of the bedtime routine for children of all ages. The right bedtime song can be a strong sleep cue for your child and can help them transition into a deep sleep. Here is our story… This story is part of our sleep series. Read the
Bedtime Songs: A Parents Way to a Successful Bedtime Read More »
Bedtime songs, nursery rhymes, lullabies – whatever you call them, they are essential for a good bedtime routine for children. There is an extensive variety of bedtime lullabies for you to choose; from the classic lullabies to made-up nursery rhymes. Every family will have their own personal favourites. Here is our story… This story is
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Deciding when and how to give our children pocket money can be difficult. And then standing on the side-lines as they start to make their own financial choices can be painful. But it’s the beginning of their road to financial independence and it’s important to ensure that they start to grow good money habits from
Pocket Money: Teaching Parents to Make Important Choices Read More »
Our youngest child has just started receiving pocket money. We give him a little bit of pocket money each month to help teach him how to manage his money and learn good spending and saving habits. But watching a seven-year-old make his own money decisions is both fascinating and hilarious. Here is our story… This
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