What should I tell my daughter about religion?
My four-year old daughter skipped into the lounge last week and declared ‘baby Jesus’ is coming to school. My heart skipped a beat as this was a conversation that I wasn’t prepared for. It’s time for...
View ArticleKid’s Ipad App Review: Word Wall HD
When I was at school we learned the alphabet by singing the alphabet song but this a major ‘no-no’ now, as it is all done by phonics. Even though I’m a former teacher the whole phonemes, word families...
View ArticleMusic to our ears! Kids’ Ipad App Reviews
My hubby and I are pretty much tone deaf. The only exposure our daughter really gets to music is the radio playing in the background or in the car. We have abandoned music classes because, if this is...
View ArticleWin a £50 Online Polarn O. Pyret Voucher (Children’s Fashion)
The Swedes are rather clever when it comes to all things design and this includes children’s fashion. I was recently sent a Fleece Jacket (£39) and Check Shirt (£11) for my 5 year old and I love,...
View ArticleApps we love! Doodlecast
I absolutely love this app, bar the music at the beginning. At first, Doodlecast (£1.99) just looks like another drawing app which we have many, but if I’m honest we prefer paper and crayons for...
View ArticleGreat Books for Kids!
Gotta love a book that inspires a bit of impromptu crafting! Tamara Small and the Monsters’s Ball by Giles Paley-Phillips, is a delightful story with amazing illustrations. Madame’s Monster!...
View ArticleThings to do at Thorpe Park if you’re 5
‘Mummy, you know that place we went to on the weekend, I call it the best place ever!’ M age 5 Thorpe Park was originally marketed for 16- 24 year olds, so when I first invited myself along, I was a...
View ArticleHow to Keep Younger Children Safer When Using Computers
Featured Post More than a third of all 3-4 year-olds are now accessing the internet in their homes. My daughter has been accessing computers since she was two, and swipe technology has made this...
View ArticleHow to talk to young kids about the internet?
I think it’s time I started talking about internet safety A few months ago I attended a round table event hosted by AVG, where we spoke about online safety and how confident parents felt about dealing...
View ArticleImportance of Thank You Cards #giveaway
Why you should say ‘Thank you’ I’m a huge stickler for Thank You Cards. It doesn’t take a lot to say thank you when someone does something nice for you and to let them know that their efforts have not...
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