Tips Archive

“I’m bored!” is a cry that is often heard from children. For many modern parents, this declaration invokes feelings of dread and a desire to tackle the issue by finding something to do. We hear this cry and we reach for solutions. …

As coronavirus spreads across the world and establishes a foothold here in the UK, the NHS is urging everyone to wash their hands. Research has shown that just by regularly washing our hands with soap and water can reduce the spread of …

Another day, another virus and once again I find myself having to juggle entertaining a poorly child and making sure I have done enough work for my self-employed job to at least cover the bill for the childcare I am currently not …

After the madness of the Autumn term with new starts, Halloween, and then the build up to Christmas, you might be forgiven for thinking that the new calendar year brings a sense of calm to your child’s school life. Then the permission …

Somehow, you have ended up volunteering as a parent helper on a school trip. It’s a noble endeavour, giving up your time to chaperone 30 snotty children. Now the day has arrived. Your own child is either excited that you are coming …

The post lands with a thump and you race to retrieve it before your toddler gets there first with their jam covered hands. Amongst the junk mail and bills you find a plain windowed envelope addressed to you. You open it and …

Oh, January. Quite possibly the most despondent month of the year. The post-Christmas come down has left everyone feeling deflated after all the excitement. No one has any money. The weather is, quite frankly, awful, and we are all feeling the aftereffects …

Autumn is a wonderful time of year for sensory fun with your toddler. Brimming with vibrant colours and rich scents, the season offers up a wealth of possibilities for nature inspired crafts and games. Collecting items for these activities will help motivate …

The summer holidays are in full swing and there is still oodles of time to fill. Holidays, theme parks, and trips to the zoo are brilliant, of course, but they also cost a small fortune. If you’re running out of low cost …

Anxiety is a normal part of human behaviour. It’s a fundamental aspect of our “flight or fight” response. Back in the days when we lived in caves and were regularly chased by lions, tigers, and indeed, bears, anxiety helped us survive through …