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The Transition to One Nap

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Toddler napping

Having spent months getting your child sleeping through the night and into a good napping routine, the thought of making changes can be horrifying. At some point your toddler will need to make the transition to one nap and getting them to sleep less can actually be as tricky as getting them to sleep more. How […]

Filed Under: Toddlers

How Can I Help My Summer Born Child?

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Summer born children at school

Our oldest son was born in July making him very much a summer born child. We seriously considered deferring his school entry (and for a long time, wished we had) but were put off doing it because at the time, where we lived, it would have meant he would have had to miss the reception […]

Filed Under: School and Learning

Work From Home Animal Jobs that are Flexible Enough For Mums

Written by Josie

Home based dog groomer

They may say never work with children or animals but there are some mums who are keen to do just that. If you want to be a work at home mum and you love animals, these work from home animal jobs might be just what you’re looking for. Pet Sitting Pet sitting is one of […]

Filed Under: Work at Home Mum

Joining Cubs – What to Expect

Written by Josie

Cub Scout camp

Both of my children have been members of Cubs and really enjoyed it. As someone who had no experience of Scouting, I really wasn’t sure what to expect when they were first joining Cubs. Now that they’ve been having fun in with Scouting for a few years, and I myself have become a scouts volunteer, […]

Filed Under: Fun with Older Children

Fun and Easy Flat Easter Eggs to Make with Children

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Flat Easter eggs decorated by children

While 3D Easter Eggs are pretty tricky to make at home and would be too complicated to do with young children, these flat eggs are super simple and really good fun. They can be done by any age from toddlers up to older children. Even I enjoyed having a go.   What you Need to […]

Filed Under: Seasonal

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A blog about trying to raise independent kids while retaining a sense of humour. Me: I’m Josie, a 44 year old introvert and former librarian. Them: My husband Chris, Boy Child who is 12 and Girl Child who is 10. The others: Hera the cat and Baxter the dog. Read More…

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