Or at least we hope, we have worked out why Small Boy may not be sleeping so well. I am kicking myself, and feel very guilty, that I should have worked it out sooner, but now we know, and hopefully we can work our way to a solution. At Christmas time, Small Boy got flu, […]
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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 […]
READ MOREWhy 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 […]
READ MOREMy 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 […]
READ MOREDo 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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