Being back at school, especially after such a long break, is a bit of a shock to the system for all of us. Lots of children are coming out of primary school in foul moods which is no fun for them or us as parents. Here are my top 5 tips on how to deal […]
Process Art with a Credit Card
This a fun project that you probably already have everything you need to do it. While any age can give this process art a go, slightly older children will create a prettier result as younger ones are likely to blend the colours too much. This post contains affiliate links (identified with a *) I earn […]
Summer Born Child Starting School: Parent Experiences
If you’re regular reader, you’ll know that I’ve had my regrets about not delaying school entry for my summer born son. For him, it’s had a big impact on his experience of school, both academically and socially. However, there are plenty of parents who have had different experiences of a summer born child starting school not long […]
The Benefits of Camping for Kids
I never went camping as a child and always felt like I was missing out on something exciting. Once I was old enough to go with my friends, I concluded I wasn’t. Sleeping in a tent wasn’t as fun as I’d imagined. When we had kids I decided to give camping another go, partly because […]
How Much School Uniform to Buy
Starting school is a big deal for children and school uniform is expensive. Even if you buy from supermarkets, all of the bits you need soon add up. It makes sense not to buy more than you need but, how much do you need? While there is no exact answer, you can work out how […]