Studies have shown that younger people have better chances of learning a new language because they are better learners. Also, the fact that their brains are still developing helps them to grasp language easier. Studies also show that exposing kids to a second language starting even from a young age ...
Parenting
Getting The Kids Back To School As Painlessly As Possible
Being a parent over the last 18 years I have had many summer holidays panicking about the start of school terms and the school summer holidays bring with them the stress entertaining the kids and working. So over the years I have been following a few simple things to avoid the anxiety and ...
The Highs & Lows Of My Own Parenting Journey
*Advertorial Feature With Johnson's Baby* I have been a parent for over 18 years. I have had some epically horrific parenting moments and some amazingly high moments in my parenting journey. There have been many tears along my journey and also much laughter but it has only been the past ...
The First Steps To School
Jacob is the youngest of my children. He is also my very last child. We knew that after so many surgeries that I would be unable to carry anymore children only 12 months after Jacob was born. Although we knew that we in theory didn't want anymore children. However, soon after my operation I ...
What Does Gentle Parenting Mean? & How It Benefits Me
*Advertorial Feature With Johnson's Baby* Until recently I had never heard of the term 'Gentling Parenting' In fact, up until now any kind of self-reflection on the parenting front has left me feeling anxious. Relationships with my adult daughter have been difficult for some time ...
How to Save Money on Your Baby Shopping While Pregnant
Today, the average pregnant woman spends a fortune on her baby. There's nothing wrong or unusual with wanting to spend all that you can afford on your new child, but it's important to remember that you probably have a budget to think about. The financial demands of having a child can kick in a ...
The Benefits Of Storytelling In A Digital Age – Jack And The Beanstalk |AD
*Advertorial Feature With Plusnet* I don't think I am alone in saying as parents it's hard to find a balance with technology and our children's childhoods. When I remember my own childhood, I would love for my boys to experience something similar, but that time has passed, and the idea of a ...
Why I Am Supporting Tommy’s Splashathon 2019 #AD
*Advertorial Feature With Tommy's* Did you know that each and every single year 1 in 4 women lose a baby either during pregnancy or birth. This horrific statistic is beyond devastating to the whole family and it affects families all over the UK. It is not isolated to one location and often there is ...
My Parenting Journey With Johnson’s Baby
*Advertorial Feature With Johnson's Baby* If you have been reading my blog for a while you will know that I am a Johnson's Baby Ambassador and its a role that has been really interesting for as a parent to take on. Over the last 14-15 months I have discovered so much about one of the ...
Top Things to Do with the Kids This Summer to Stop You Going Insane
The summer holidays are just around the corner, leaving many parents increasingly worried about how they’re going to survive. Trying to come up with boredom-busting activities for an entire six weeks can be daunting and extremely difficult! So, if you’re looking to stay sane this summer while ...
The Highs And Lows Of Pregnancy
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A New Way To Keep Our Kids Safe Online
*Advertorial Feature: I have partnered with Plusnet and Internet Matters to help educate families on the importance of keeping children safe online* Internet safety is so important in this day and age. With the rise of social media and apps, there are so many more opportunities for people to be ...
Weaning Milestones And Essential Feeding Kit By Cognikids
*Advertorial Review With Cognikids* Finally we are declaring our house a non weaning household. It's one of the stage of baby and toddlerhood that can be super frustrating. Leaning to eat and drink independently is obviously an important milestone step but it's not one that can be mastered in a ...
The Third Birthday
Life has kind of gone on a tangent of late with time slipping through my fingers at a rapid rate of knots. I guess it's not different where the kids are concerned either. As I seem to have blinked and missed most of Jacobs first years as surely he can't be 3 already?! This year ...