Back To School: Your ultimate to-do list!
It's almost that time of the year again – September – when the new school year begins. When it's time to bid adieu to the fun and sun (if we're lucky) of summer and get back into the routine of … Continued
Personalised Children's Books: Bringing 'magic' into reading – Review
There's nothing better to introduce your child to than books. And a love for reading. And what better way to keep them wanting more than a personalised book, that explains the meaning behind their name and date of birth? The … Continued
Learning to read and write with Mrs Wordsmith: Review
Little Man loves Mrs Wordsmith. I love Mrs Wordsmith. We interact with her every other morning for a good 20 minutes. She lives with us, housed in Little Man's desk drawer. Surprised? Well, Mrs Wordsmith is not a woman, but … Continued
Rules for the Perfect Playdate
In my 4 + years of parenting, I've had my fair share of playdates, enough to know the ins-and-outs of them as well as what makes the perfect playdate and what is a recipe for disaster. Now, before I divulge … Continued
My Top 10 Ups and Downs of Parenting
Parenting is THE toughest, most challenging and yet most rewarding job in the world. You can never prepare yourself enough, and you will never ever know it all. You can read parenting books and websites, watch other mums and dads … Continued
How to care for a child with a broken arm
Regular readers of my blog would probably know that Little Man had fractured his elbow late last year (on the first day of half-term, as luck would have it! You can read all about it here). So he was in … Continued
5 Must-Haves in Every Mum's Kitchen
Twenty-four hours aren't enough when you have a baby who needs constant tending to or a toddler who needs to be entertained all the time. Add to that housework, never-ending piles of laundry (think spit-ups, potty-training accidents, jumping in muddy puddles), … Continued
5 ways to bring the classroom into your home
I'm not a homeschooling mother (hell no, I need my alone-time and I have limited patience – though I have UTMOST respect for mums who choose to homeschool), but I try and incorporate a love for learning outside of the … Continued
10 Tips to Create Great Blog Content
I have always been a writer at heart. I remember enjoying writing lengthy compositions at school, while most of my peers would struggle to fill up the page. I loved contributing articles and poems to the school and later – … Continued
The code to giving your children the best start
It goes without saying that you probably want to ensure your children have the best possible start in life. But knowing how to achieve that is something else altogether, and something which a lot of parents all over the world … Continued