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The real job description of a mother

The job description of a mother sounds so simple, boring and unchallenging. However, mother’s know differently. Take a look at the real job description of a mother…

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4 Ways to Enrich Your Child’s Imagination

Imagination is a precious gift to be nurtured and free imaginative play is the most important of all…

Mum reading to her child

5 Precious Things to Do For Your Children

Read together, play together, give them space, listen to them and give them cuddles.

Child eating a bowl of cereal

Getting Kids to Try New Foods

Get your children trying new foods with our tips, a little patience and perseverance…

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Don’t stress over the mess!

Kids create mess, there’s no way around it. Here are some great tips to help you learn to live with it.

Toddler tantrum

Toddler Tantrums

A few ways to deal with a young child when they decide to throw a tantrum…

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Getting Kids to Clean Up

8 ways to encourage children to clean their bedrooms

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Keeping Them Safe

There are lots of things to consider when creating a space for your child, but there is also one big thing to consider and that is safety…

3 boys

Parenting Three Children

Two’s company, three’s a crowd. We’ve all heard the saying. Is this true with children? Here’s my take on parenting three children…

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Mum Keeping Fit

Keeping fit as a mum can be a struggle, here is how I found my way to fitness…

Busy mum

Always Busy!

I am a stay at home mum and my children are now at school, but I still don’t have enough time in the day for everything! How does that happen?

Girls talking

Conversations with Children

It is amazing what you find out when you stop and properly make time to converse with your children.

Kids playing together

Siblings Can Inspire Each Other

I have previously written about inspiring my children, however lately I have noticed how my twin girls are inspired by their big brother.

Siblings walking together

Siblings Together

There is something special about watching siblings grow together, interact and learn alongside each other. The uniqueness of their relationship as a young child is awesome.

Child listening through headphones

Why won’t kids listen?

This is a question most parents seem to ask themselves on a regular basis…why won’t kids listen?

Learning photography

After school activities – how many?

There is an abundance of wonderful opportunities for after school clubs and activities these days but there needs to be some time for kids to play and relax – so are there too many organised activities for kids?

Balancing on a tight-rope

Parenting is a Balancing Act

We balance the housework, playtime, free-time and activities. We have to balance guiding children with providing them with the freedom to learn and explore. The list is endless.

Young girl talking

Kids say the funniest things

I love listening to children experiment with language. They make such innocent mistakes that can also be hilarious…

Mum riding a bike with child

Active mother’s and active children

We know that kids need regular exercise but how active are you as a mother, and does this reflect in how active your children are?

3 boys

Family Time

The other week, we found time for a visit and family time. The kids had a great time playing with their twin cousins.

Kids playing

Bring Back Childhood

Do kids get more fun from playing outdoors or indoors sat in front of a computer screen? I know what I think, what about you?

Child in paddling pool

It Takes 10 Times Longer to Clean-up Than to Play

We spend ages preparing for an activity, whether it’s a craft, a game, or even a trip out. We research ideas, gather equipment, set it up and pack bags for trips out. It all takes time and effort.

Tools

Why I Let My Children Play with Tools

Tools are dangerous. Tools and children don’t go together, however, here’s why I let my children play with tools..

Push-ups

Should We Be Pushy Parents?

Should we be pushy parents? Or should we let the school decide how much our children should learn?

Chocolate cake

How I got my children to tidy their rooms

Getting children to tidy their rooms, to listen to your requests and do something you ask can be a challenge. When all else fails, resort to chocolate cake!

Masks

Is Pantomime for Adults or Children?

Do you think pantomime should be for kids only and is some of the humour a little too adult in nature?

Twins

A Twins Identity

For most of us, we develop our own identity, personality and style easily, but what about identical twins? A twins identity is much more difficult.

Kids using a laptop

Kids OnLine

At what age do kids start to go ‘online’ and how young is too young?

Child walking on rocks

Should Children Take Risks?

We have begun to wrap our children up in cotton wool in order to keep them safe. Is this the right thing to do or should we be letting them get out there and experience some risks and dangers?

Childhood friends

True Friends

True friends are hard to come by. When you move house and relocate, it can be difficult to leave friends behind and build new ones. This is just what happened to me…

Game controller

Peer Pressure and Computer Games

We believe in basic childhood fun and allowing children to play and explore away from the computer, and tv as much as possible. However, we realise that technology has its place, it’s part of society and has a lot to offer children.

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Preparing for a Birthday Party

When it comes to parties and birthdays..it takes preparation. It is my three children’s birthdays next week much preparation has been required.

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Getting the Kids Involved

A few ideas for involving the kids in the decorating and furnishing of their rooms.

Child watching TV

Kids TV Time

How much time do your kids spend in front of the TV and do you think it’s too much?

Young boy and teddy bear

Understanding Boys

Recently we have been having a few issues with my son and I have no idea how to solve them. What do you do when you struggle with a parenting issue?

Mum and Son

A Poem to My Son

Sometimes children don’t realise they are amazing. Sometimes children need help to recognise how special they are.

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