May 11, 2020Learning new things during the Covid-19 LockdownAs I write this, it is day 48 of the lockdown and I have to admit, it has been a struggle.
Apr 9, 2020Childminders: “I never want to feel this helpless again”As Rishi Sunak unveiled the Covid-19 package for self-employed workers, childminders sat anxiously on the edge of their seats.
Mar 26, 2020Home School....As well as the usual lessons, we're also going to be having craft time. The idea is that we can make things to send to grandparents.
Mar 22, 2020What a strange world we're living in... Well where do we start. The world has turned on its head and everything has changed so quickly.
Mar 1, 2020Mothers’ Mental Health Crisis – Government needs to do more to help new mums in needNearly two thirds of new mums said their self-esteem changed for the worse when they became a parent.
Feb 18, 2020REVIEW: Play & Learn With Your BabyThis month, DK published Play & Learn With Your Baby, the tie-book to the popular, pioneering Cbeebies show The Baby Club.
Feb 1, 20205 Things ALL parents can relate to!When you become a parent, you join a type of exclusive club where only you can relate to each other when it comes to certain things.
Jan 29, 2020Introducing your child to sustainability with Abacus Ark Sustainability is something we're all thinking about and becoming more aware off, especially children.
Jan 21, 20202020 means change and we're trying to improve our diet as a family. I've struggled with my weight for years. I'm never happy with it and I've struggled to lose it since having Cecily. I'm getting some of my p
Nov 15, 2019Feeling festive at the Spirit of Christmas Fair 2019 Each stall was occupied by an unrivalled range of independent boutiques which in a world where big brands are struggling, it was great to se
Oct 18, 2019Christmas 2019: Unique gifts from Eat Sleep Doodle! These products are fabulously creative! I really love the personal aspect of them and how adaptable they are around the house.
Sep 23, 2019Seven Months Old!Seven months in... Cecily is doing well with weaning (now up to three meals a day),
Sep 6, 2019Baby name trends are changing...There has also been an increase in French names for boys thanks to the birth of HRH Prince Louis of Cambridge in April 2018.
Aug 25, 201910% missing school due to tooth decay"It's disappointing to hear that so many children are missing out on lessons at school as a result of tooth decay".
Aug 1, 2019Travelling with a baby doesn't need to be scary...Did you know that a third of new parents have decided not to travel far from home because of their baby this summer? Research from the te...
Jun 21, 2019Four Months Old!What has Cecily learnt over the past month? Shuffling across her play mat, she’s smiling more and more a people she knows and recognises ...
Jun 5, 2019Half Term FunHalf term is finally here! I feel like the last six weeks have really dragged compared to previously. At least when we go back we're on t...
May 18, 2019Three Months OldThree months into being a family of four. We're half way towards weaning, Cecily is becoming more and more interactive each day, Lily is ...
Mar 26, 20193 weeks old3 weeks in and we're getting used to out new normal, I've been to a new baby group (massive step for me) and I'm loving the Mush and Hoop...
