Helping your child become more confident Confidence is such an important trait for children and adults alike, as it helps us to overcome challenges, make new friends and take risks. However, it doesn’t come naturally to everyone; some children are shy and find it difficult to speak up in class …
There are many layers involved with parenting; it’s not just about putting a roof over your child’s head and making sure they eat. Of course, providing them with the basic necessities is a huge aspect of being a parent, but it’s also important to guide your child in the right …
We have another guest post today, and this time it’s from Em over at LoveEm with ways to cope during lockdown. We started following Em a few weeks back on our Twitter, and although she’s relatively new to having her blog you can tell she’s so passionate about it – …
There will come a point in your child’s education that they will have to start learning an additionallanguage in school. Usually this is either French, German, or Spanish, or a combination of the three,but some schools will offer additional options. Learning a new language is very beneficial for children and …
We have another guest post today, and this time it’s from my lovely friend Shona over at _homeandfamily on Instagram, with some top tips for expectant parents. Shona and I bonded over our ‘mummies boys’ (she’s mummy to Archie, who is an absolute sweetheart!) and our friendship has grown ever …
A few years back after a bit of a rough break up, I moved back into my parents home and spent one too many nights on their sofa. After a few months I knew that in order to get my life back on track I needed to find somewhere to …
Showing an interest in your child’s education will significantly enhance their academic performance,because it will encourage and motivate them to try their best. There has been lots of research andstudies into parental involvement in a child’s education, most of which conclude that the moreinvolved you are, the more likely the …
When we first started weaning all those years ago (only a year and a half, but still feels like forever ago!) Grayson was such a good eater. He would eat anything you put in front of him or put on a spoon for him, but as he hit ‘toddler-hood’ he …
This is something that fills me with a lot of anxiety (ha) to write about, but if it helps someone who suffers or helps someone understand how living with anxiety feels for a loved one who suffers, then it’ll be worth it. So to begin with I suffer from something …
The other week I was telling a friend how I’d had a really bad migraine the night before, and that because I was solo parenting at the time I told Grayson that my head was hurting and that I wouldn’t be a able to play as much. My friend then …