Christmas is just around the corner and whilst our kids may be reaching peak excitement thanks to all the build up at school and nursery, some of us parents are already exhausted by the idea and wondering if it’s acceptable to break …

You might be one of those smug types that completed all their Christmas shopping at the start of November and now panicking that your children’s present pile is a little small, or you may one of those “leave it till the last …

Cold and flu season is once more upon us, bringing with it increased profits for manufacturers of pocket tissues and hand sanitizers. Of course, for most grown-ups the common cold is something that is a minor inconvenience that needs to be worked …

I’m no scrooge. I love Christmas. I love the lights illuminating the towns and bringing warmth to dark evenings. I love the chance to spend quality time with family. I love the look on my children’s faces when they see that Santa …

Learning to read is an important milestone in our children’s development, and it opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Once your child becomes old enough to read independently, a vast collection of magical and exciting stories await, from the extraordinary …

”Have you made any Mum friends yet?” This seems to a popular question for family members to ask new Mums, in between the old favourite “Is he a good baby?” and the inevitable “Has she slept through the night yet?” It might …

Back in the 80s, Halloween was a bit of a non-event in the UK. There was perhaps talk of trick or treating that never really amounted to much and if you wanted to dress up you had to go to a specialist …

If your child is around five or under, then the chances are that unless you have imposed a “zero screen time” rule you will be familiar with Bing the bunny, Flop, and all their friends. The whimsical show about a pre-school aged …

Here at Mumblog we have gained exclusive access to the diary of an almost two-year old. It’s a fascinating insight into a young, inquiring mind. Early Morning 1.30am Woke up feeling cold having kicked off all my blanket. Tried to climb out …

It’s been four weeks since my precious first born started school. Four very, very, very long weeks that have involved at least twenty tantrums, three birthday parties, two viruses, and one incident with a skipping rope. It has been a unique learning …