Today, my husband and I were very privileged to have the opportunity to visit Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice. Ty Hafan are currently running a precious moments campaign which you can read all about here. Ty Hafan is one of the UK’s leading paediatric palliative care charities and offers care to children and support for their families,…
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Tips for moving house with children
Read moreMoving house can be a pretty stressful time. From packing all of your belongings to signing contracts, arranging insurance and everything else that’s involved. If you’re moving house with children it can be even more stressful. Trust me, I know!My husband and I have moved house twice since having our children. The first time around…
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Interior design tips to help your children get a good night’s sleep
Read moreYour child’s bedroom is primarily a space in which they should be able to get a good night’s sleep. For many children (and their parents), however, it’s also a highly personal space where young minds seek to investigate, experiment and explore broader horizons. Designing a bedroom for your children that prioritizes the value of a…
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Everything I do, I do for you
Read moreMy goals in life before I had children were very different to what they are now. I’m quite an ambitious person. I’m hard working, passionate, dedicated and very organised. I also like to think that I’m kind hearted, generous and loyal. Sometimes in life these are the qualities in me that are often exploited. I’m…
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Getting back into work after having children
Read moreLooking after children can be a job in itself. You put in all the hours under the sun, you’re always on call and you don’t get paid for it. Yet it’s one of the most rewarding jobs around. As children get older and begin nursery school many mums who have previously stayed at home looking…
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School Cooking
Read moreIt’s been quite a while since I was actually in school so I’m not sure how much things have changed since then, but the only thing I was ever taught to make was fruit salad and semolina! I love cooking and baking. I think it’s an important part of our daily lives and I’ll always…
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Stranger Danger
Read moreHave you taught your children about the dangers of talking to strangers yet? I haven’t. Not because I’m an irresponsible parent – although I guess some people may view it that way – but because it simply didn’t cross my mind. My children are three years old and they’re always with me. They never run…
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How to teach your kids to wash their hands properly
Read moreHand washing is important for all age groups. If you instil this vital habit in your child you’ll ensure that they are not spreading germs while also understanding the importance of this essential routine. Turn a chore into a game One of the easiest ways of introducing a child to any new procedure is to turn a…
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Talking to children about death
Read moreLast month saw me talking to my children about death. The conversation came around quite unexpectedly and rather innocently. It was a few days before mothers day and I was talking to R and M about that coming Sunday. I told them that nanna would be coming over for Sunday lunch because it was mothers…