Once again Mumblog has been able to get exclusive access to a toddler’s secret diary. This one day account gives a fascinating insight into the motivations of a nearly three year old. Really Early Morning Woke up at 5.30am in the usual …

Now that we’re around half way through the autumn term, many schools start to hold their first parents’ evenings. Unlike the summer parents’ evening when you are likely to be given an overall assessment of your child’s performance, the autumn session is …

The Forest School philosophy is a growing movement in nurseries and schools across the UK. Children are taken out of the classroom and into the natural environment to complete various activities that encourage learning through play and through experiencing nature. There are …

Okay, we might not have even had Halloween yet, but it’s not too early to start thinking about Christmas. If you’re stumped for ideas for your child then check out this list of our top toy picks. We’ve scoured the online retailers, …

It used to be that a child’s birthday party was a fairly simple affair. Parents would drop their children off with a token present and a cheery goodbye at the birthday child’s house. There would be some traditional party games, such as …

Some parents loathe them but for many of us parents, dummies (also known as pacifiers) are probably the best parenting invention ever, having resulted in calmer, happier babies and better sleeping habits. Babies get a lot of comfort from sucking and dummies …

August is nearly over. You might have had a glorious time #MakingMemories but let’s be honest, kids are hard work and we all need a break every now and again. Six weeks is a long time to keep little minds amused, and …

It’s amazing how something so small can result in a major incident. Splinters are common in young children, but unfortunately, removing them is far from straight forward. How To Remove A Splinter Step One Become aware of the splinter. Prepare a measure …

You might have started the summer holidays on a high note. No more late night laundry loads when you realise your child has no clean uniform for the next day. No more smelly PE kits. No more battles about homework. Lots of …

Last summer, research conducted on behalf of Groupon revealed that parents spend around £389 per child during the school summer holidays on days out, activities, and additional household and supermarket costs that come from having the children home seven days a week. …