The summer is coming, and the weather has finally started to show us the promise of sunshine. This means we can get outside in the garden and play. Good news for us, we love being outside, as I think most families with kids do and it’s so nice to be able to get out and […]
As I type this, my children are playing happily together (rare nowadays, the tween finds her little brother very annoying and he loves to wind her up, I spend a lot of time being mum referee) and there are sounds of laughter and even the occasional screech of joy. They have litterrally been up stairs, […]
We are delighted to have a little Q&A with Jeff Kinney, creator of Diary of A Wimpy Kid. My tween loves the series and we will be sharing more about the movie this week too… As a kid growing up in Washington DC, Jeff Kinney loved to draw. That passion for a pencil followed him […]
Yes, I have put that last bit in capitals. Yes, I am shouty about it. My tweenager has recently started to hint (ie whine a lot, at random times when she thinks her parents are vulnerable!) that she would like an iPhone. Her reason being that some of her peers in her class, have smartphones […]
If like us, you love card games and playing as a family, then this fun game, Polar Panic, from Wicked Uncle is perfect, just don’t freeze when you are playing. We are big fans of card games, particularly those that can be taken with us when we go on holiday or for travel and can […]
Father’s Day is coming up fast, I’m sure the year is going faster than normal, is it just me? We have a wonderful Father’s Day gift guide and giveaway in collaboration with some amazing brands and other bloggers which hopefully will help you to find someone for the Dad in your life. Take a peek […]
As a parent, in fact as parents, making sure we work on financial skills with our kids is an important part of our parenting plan and has been something we have focused on with them, since they were younger. We hope this collaborative post is helpful, if you are navigating that part of your parenting […]
Mother’s Day has come round again. I always get confused because my mother in law is in South Africa and they don’t celebrate on the same day as we do in the UK, and this one has come up on us fast. I think I am being made breakfast and being allowed a lie in, […]
Mental health issues are common in foster children, particularly those who have experienced trauma, disruption, or adverse childhood experiences. As someone these children have come to trust and rely on, you are in a unique position to make a positive difference. Here are six key tips to help you support your foster child’s well-being: 1. Create a Predictable Routine […]
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 2023 is on it’s way fast and the festive season has already started. We are delighted to be working with our lovely group of bloggers again to host a Christmas holiday giveaway for all our readers with some amazing prizes to be had. You can spoil yourself […]