A few weeks ago I read an article online called: British youngsters are the ‘unhappiest generation in a decade’. Report finds 16-25 year olds fret over money, their futures and ‘not being good enough’. (Source) The article in the Daily Mail which is based on research by The Prince’s Trust says that three out of…
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In ten years time…
Read moreI recently read a post my husband wrote about predicting what our twin girls will be like at specific ages in their lives. This made me thoughtful about where I think they’ll be, say, in10 years time. It’s quite a wonderful, yet scary thing to think about, but I was fascinated by the idea! In…
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Are children today luckier than ever before?
Read moreAre children today luckier than ever before? Our twin girls are three, soon to be four years old. In their short lives they’ve experienced quite a lot. They’ve been on an aeroplane twice, enjoyed two holidays abroad plus two holidays in the UK. They’ve also been to four theatre shows plus a live show in…
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Tips to improve your credit rating for a secure family future
Read moreIf you’ve ever been refused a credit card, mortgage, or loan, you know that your credit rating is important. In recent years, lending agencies such as banks and credit card companies have become much more stringent in deciding which customers they lend to. If you fall into the “high risk” category – typically someone with…
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Looking after your child’s future
Read moreEveryone knows that having children is expensive. From the moment they’re born – actually, from the moment you discover you’re pregnant the costs start to add up! Nappies, furniture, clothes, bottles, bedding and everything else that comes with having a baby! Did you know that the average cost to raise a child from birth to…
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Are you a savvy saver?
Read moreWe all want the best for our children. For many parents this means a secure financial future, but when it comes to savings and investments – do you really know exactly what it is you’re getting in return? New ISA rules are coming into effect on 1st July 2014 which will allow people to put…
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Is home education the way forward?
Read moreMore and more parents than ever are turning to home education and is it any surprise with some of the most recent news reports I’ve heard on TV and in newspapers. Stories of poor state educations and bad Ofsted reports are seeing parents taking their children’s education into their own hands. Our twins are only…
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How will your children remember you?
Read moreI remember my child hood in many different ways. I have some quite specific memories and other memories which are hazy. The main thing I do remember about my childhood is that it was a happy one for the majority. I grew up in a nice area, in a lovely house with a beautiful garden.…
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The Future
Read moreImage courtesy of Simon Howden/Freedigitalphotos/net I often wonder about what the future holds. I love to think about what R and M will be when they’re older. Will they go to college? University even? Will they one day get married and have children of their own? We all want the best for our children, so…