Big Girl, had a trial violin lesson, at school a few weeks ago, and was very excited by the idea of playing the violin, and has been asking if she can have lessons. The school, seems to have pushed the idea quite hard, and sent several letters home, with details of lessons and offering a […]
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What are grommets for ear infections?
Our son had minor surgery, when he was three years old. During this surgery a tiny, almost funnel shaped piece of plastic was inserted into each of his ear canals. These are called grommets, in non medical speak. They saved his hearing and improved his ear health, and made a huge difference to his life, […]
READ MOREDo your children know what to do in an emergency? Part 1 calling for help?
We were at the local summer fair, yesterday, with the children, and I was chatting to Big Girl, about what she needed to do, if she got lost, or couldn’t find us, in the busy crowds and stalls. We had a chat about her either finding the First Aid Stall and asking them for help, […]
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Poonami…
This blog post’s alternative title is “if you have a baby, don’t ever leave the house without a spare nappy.” Like, me you might live to regret that… One of the basic rules of parenting a baby or toddler still in nappies, is that if you are leaving the house, for a trip out, you […]
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Surviving hay fever season, without taking medication…
*This is a review post sharing some useful information on surviving hayfever season and allergies when you don’t want to reach for medication as a first reaction* I struggle with mild allergies. I am allergic to cats (ironic, really given we have two, and one that sheds fur like no other cat I have ever […]
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I hate being the tooth fairy…
I read a blog post recently by the lovely Tara who blogs at Sticky Fingers, on the topic of wobbly teeth, and I chuckled and agreed with her, because frankly, I am not excited by the whole child loosing teeth thing, and it actually grosses me out, but I kind of put it to the […]
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When you realise they can read, it’s magic
Parenting has lots of amazing moments, and this is one of mine. When you realise they can read, it’s magic My six-year-old can read… I know most children her age are in the process of learning to read, being taught at home and at school. I have known she could “read”, as in sound out words […]
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Why we use cloth nappies?
We have also shared in a national news media outlet about our cloth nappy journey, if you would like to have a read too. When people (usually Mum’s, but I have been asked by curious Dad’s, Grandparents and childcare providers) see that my Small boy is wearing a cloth nappy or I happen to mention […]
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My thing about Fruit Shoots….?
I have got myself a reputation as a FruitShoot hater. It is common knowledge amongst my friends that I don’t like them and I will never willingly buy the drink for my children. I however, am NOT one of those parents who swoops down on their child at parties and events and won’t allow them to […]
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Do you know how dangerous CO (Carbon Monoxide) is?
Most people are aware of how dangerous carbon monoxide is, but don’t always do anything about making sure their home is safe. Sharing a little advice on what we do in a collaborative post with Be Alarmed So, one night about two weeks ago, I’m in bed, it’s 10 pm at night, the children are […]
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