Getting kids active is something really close to my heart. Not only for selfish reasons, they fall asleep so much quicker when you let them run off their energy, but also because it's so beneficial for your kids' development and health. Obesity figures in the UK are on the rise and hearing that 1 in 3 children between the ages of 2 and 10 are overweight, 1000 of them referred to hospital for ...
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Letting Go…..How to Help Your Child Ride a Bike
Learning to ride a bike is one of those important childhood rites of passage and even now 20 or 30-something years on, many of us still have vivid memories of our parents awkwardly running alongside us, holding on to the bicycle seat for all they’re worth in a bid to ensure that we master this life skill. Fast forward several years and now it’s our turn as parents to teach our offspring to ...
Making a difference: how you can sponsor an orphan overseas
If you’re a parent, you’ll no doubt do everything you can to make sure your little ones feel loved and protected. Unfortunately, many kids around the world don’t have mums or dads to look after and nurture them. In fact, it’s estimated that there are as many as 200 million orphans across the globe, many of them in desperate need not just of love and attention, but practical necessities like food ...
The importance of regular eye exams for kids
In this day and age when our eyes are glued to TV screens, computer screens, or tablet screens, it can cause a lot of damage to the eyes. In the case of our children, this problem is even more serious, as they are too young to even identify that they may be suffering from poor vision. This is why you will need to pay close attention to your kid’s eye health. As a parent, it is crucial to get your ...
Reasons to foster a child
Fostering is a pressing need in most communities. All over the country there are agencies such as Capstone who are looking for carers for children and young people. Fostering is a very worthwhile commitment which can be beneficial to all parties. People in all different circumstances decide to foster, here are just a few reasons why people take on the responsibility. Make a Difference in a ...
Rainy Day Activities
November is the second wettest month of the year, so I thought it would be the perfect time to share with you a blog post by Park Resorts that shows you couple of activities that make rainy days a little more bearable for parents with young children. Of course, I've got my very own tips and tricks to keep Amy entertained when the weather gods aren't on my side, so I am also sharing with you, the ...