My small son is very much into various characters from movies and tv programs that he loves to watch. He knows all their names, strengths and weaknesses, and who they are friends and enemies with. He loves to play toys that are characters from the shows he loves and he’s started to really get into […]
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Have you heard of the Highway Rat? If you haven’t, you may want to watch out for him… We are huge fans of the original story by Julia Donaldson, and we love the tale and hearing how the Highway Rat gets away with being bad only for so long before the animals he has terrorized […]
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Something you may not know about me, is that I am a big Star Wars fan. The original movies were part of my early childhood and I love them, and re-watched them as an adult. I have the original movies and the remastered movies, I have watched the new episodes. I personally don’t rate the […]
READ MORESeeing yourself mirrored in someone else is rather strange. I’m typing this as I watch my tweenager, who is lying on the sofa opposite me. She’s badly hurt her knee. We don’t know the exact verdict yet as to what exactly is wrong but safe to say it’s very sore, very swollen and we’ve had […]
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*this is a collaborative post* Image by Wendy Corniquet Owning a horse is not for everyone. There’s the investment of time, money and resources as well as the simple practicalities, like the space required and the knowledge and experience to adequately care for such a large, intelligent, emotionally sophisticated creature. However, ask anyone who owns […]
READ MOREI think it’s fair to say that motherhood is a rollercoaster. Lots of highs and lots of lows, and sometimes you just coast along enjoying the view. I think it’s also fair to say that most mothers love their kids with every thing that is in them, but sometimes they don’t like them. Let me […]
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*this is a collaborative post, all images are sourced from Pixaby* Choosing the right dog for your family is important, especially if you have young children. Choosing the right dog breed is not only essential for your security, but for the well-being of the dog as well. Different dogs have different temperaments and react differently […]
READ MOREEcholalia and repetitive noises are common in a child with certain sensory issues. They find them comforting/stimulating or calming depending on what they are responding to. They are, however incredibly annoying and frustrating for people around the child with sensory issues because they are incessant, repetitive, loud and not always appropriate. Parenting is hard at […]
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*This is a collaborative post sharing some helpful tips on how to sell your house with pets* The process of selling your home seems bad enough. Not only do you have to search for the perfect real estate agent who can help you through the process seamlessly, but you also have to pack up and […]
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I don’t know about you, but I find January a bit of a tough month. The Christmas fun and festivities have finished, the weather is usually pretty cold and miserable, and people seem to be fighting off lots of bugs and germs. We’ve all gone back to work fighting off colds and other lurgies. January […]
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