Tag: hobbies
5 Ways You Can Help When Your Child Isn’t A ‘Joiner’
“Who did you play with today?” I asked my daughter as we walked home from school. “Nobody,” she replied, picking at the frayed ends...
Calling All Parents – The Simple Genius Of The ‘Pick One...
On a visit to my hometown recently I tried to catch up with an old friend, Andrea. Coffee on Tuesday afternoon? No, Child 1...
Make The Most Of Me-Time – 15 Ideas For Rare Child-Free...
Once you’re a mum, it feels like you’re always on call – no matter what age your kids are. There’s no such thing as...
7 Important Rules For Teaching Kids A New Activity
Like many, I was obsessed with horses as a child. I nagged for horse-riding lessons, was thrilled when Santa brought me my own riding...
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Boy Or Girl? Here’s What You Need To Know If You’re Planning A Gender...
The days of having no idea what sex your child would be until the birth are long-gone, thanks to modern technology. While some couples...
How To Survive The Baby Night Shift – 6 Tips For New Parents
When my kids were born, arguably the most difficult thing to adjust to was the lack of sleep. I love my bed. Always...
My In-Laws Don’t Know Their Daughter-In-Law Was Born A Boy
I don’t think anyone would have been good enough for my in-laws, so I try not to take their frequent digs seriously. Nothing I...
Alone Together: How Mobile Devices Have Changed Family Time
There is now widespread concern about the amount of time children spend staring at screens – with many people worried about the negative impacts...
My Daughter Almost Died – Why I’m Warning Other Parents About The Dangers Of...
You don’t imagine, the first time you hold your baby in your arms, that the day might come when you have to contemplate...
How To Cope With Your Velcro Baby
I used to wonder if it was my fault. “Every time I see you, you’re cuddling that baby,” one of the nurses in the...