Mandi Morrison Internet safety has never been so important as it is today, as many hackers and fraudsters are now using very sophisticated means to get our private information from us. But it’s not just ourselves who we need to think about protecting. If your children go online and have their own smartphones and tablets, you need … Read more
It is very common for mums-to-be to feel extremely stressed out during the course of their pregnancies. If you are currently expecting and feeling stressed, first and foremost, let me reassure you that, even with stress levels through the roof, it is very likely that you will go on to give birth to a healthy … Read more
If you look for parenting advice, it’s not hard to find. You can find how to soothe a crying toddler when they are teething; how to deal with a rebellious 14-year-old going through a hormonal patch; find a way to help your shy 10-year-old to socialise. There’s so much information you could waste their childhood … Read more
One of the most exciting things about having children is getting to show them new things for the first time and as they grow from toddlers into young kids, they can start to really get excited by museums and architecture. London is a city which is packed full of amazing experiences for your children … Read more
Teenagers can be hard to live with. Not all of them, but in general, a bag of hormones in an immature body means that you are dealing with a potential time bomb of emotion. The only way to deal with unpredictability is by communication – and independence! Giving the teenager in your household their own … Read more
Another two weeks, as life was too hectic last weekend to post, I really must get into the habit of adding a photo a day, that way it will be much easier on a Saturday! Anyway, here we go… Day 50 A Long Night! This was taken about 4am on Sunday morning after I finally … Read more
There are some parents who consider video games to be quite destructive for children especially when taken in the light of the growing concern about childhood obesity. While the issues raised are valid, it doesn’t prove the fact that playing video games is the only reason why children are growing fat and obese. New studies … Read more
Kids love the excitement and the fun that they get from riding any type of vehicle. Bikes, in particular, are a favourite among children because it feels as if you’re gliding on the road. And what’s not to love when you get to go outside and explore while riding a bike. Although this sounds like … Read more
When Xene, now aged 18 was small she used to LOVE Powerpuff Girls and we would sit for hours watching Bubbles, Blossom and Buttercup fighting crime and wearing cute, funky outfits, so I was looking forward to Eowyn learning all about Xenes favourite superheroes! We were sent the Dine and Dash set, along with a … Read more