Kids are one of the greatest gifts in life but let's be honest, their antics can drive us up the wall and make us rock in a corner sometimes. Amy certainly makes me want to tear my hair out on occasion and as much as I try to convince everyone about my angelic ways, I swear my own dad has considered a hair transplant more than once during my teenage years. The good news, however, is that we're ...
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Young parents: can you avoid tiredness?
Toddlers and smaller kids demand a lot of attention and being a young and inexperienced parent can really take its toll after the first few weeks. The subsequent lack of sleep, days spent between nursery and school, worries, work, getting the meals ready and finding activities for your kids: sometimes it can all become a bit much and leave you feeling tired and lacking energy. But does this have ...
Win a Raleigh cycling helmet for little peddlars
We have a feeling that Raleigh’s exciting new collection of children’s fun bikes will be on Santa’s Christmas list for many youngsters this year, especially after having watched their absolutely adorable Christmas ad for this year. I immediately felt reminded of my own childhood and the excitement of receiving a new bike. I still remember cycling around the village I grew up in with my little ...
Teach your child to play on their own
Amy has always been my Little Miss Independent. She's very confident and loves trying things on her own and I have always encouraged her to do so while reassuring her that I am there to help, if she needs me to. Teaching your child to be independent is something that I personally find very important, because it helps them to figure out who they are as a person and where their strengths and ...
The gift parents really want
For years, we've been trawling the high street for perfumes, aftershave sets and jewellery for our parents. The calendar is filled with occasions when we get our wallets out and splash the cash. Birthdays, Christmas, Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day – they're all commercialised events that scream “money is love!” But do our parents really want more possessions? A recent survey by Tassimo showed ...
Road Safety: Protecting Your Kids This Summer
July is here and that means that many of us are enjoying hot weather. If you have little ones, then you're probably thinking of ways to keep them entertained during the summer holidays, or perhaps you're planning a family vacation abroad. Whatever you do, chances are your kids will be outside making the most of the sunshine. When you're out and about, keeping your kids safe and healthy is always ...