To begin, a disclaimer: This article is based on my very personal experience with autism. What Autism means to someone changes from person to person – For instance, regarding myself, It’s shown up as my tendency towards hyper fixations and social anxieties among other things. It’s important to remember however that Autism as a disorder […]
Stay Sane On Your Next Trip With Kids
Are you planning another trip with your kids? If so, then it’s important to make sure that you are considering all the key factors. In doing so, you can guarantee that you don’t end up in a situation where your kids are driving you crazy while exploring the world. Here are some of the best […]
3 Tips for the Self-Employed Mum
When you want a self-employed career that you can undertake around your parenting responsibilities, it can be quite difficult to find employment. While there may be a number of jobs available in schools or other career paths that involve term-time working, these options might not fit with your desired role or skill set. Instead, you […]
Decreasing Your Stress Will Make You A Better Parent
Stress can have numerous impacts on your life. It can even cause you to struggle to be the absolute best parent for your kids. Here are some of the ways that high levels of stress can impact you as a parent and what you can try to relax. What Problems Can Stress Cause? There are […]
5 Ways To Fit Exercise Into Your Schedule As A Parent
It’s well known that a lot of parents always have their schedules booked. It’s a busy, stressful, and tiring job, but it’s also gratifying. However, it can be easy to let yourself go when you’re struggling with the business of being a parent. There are just not enough hours in a day to get everything […]
4 Tips on how to be an Exemplary Parent
Exemplary parenting does not mean that as parents, we have to be faultless since that’s an impossibility, it just means that as parents we ought to model behaviour that we want to see. We already know that our youngest children will copy us, from our mannerisms, how we talk on the phone and of course […]
5 Tips for Helping Your Introverted Child Thrive
Introverted children have a lot to offer; they are often passionate, creative and deep-thinking, bringing a different type of social dynamic and energy both at home and school. An introverted child might be frequently is characterized as being shy, but they are simply interacting in a more reserved, careful manner. This could lead to social […]
Perfect Gifts for Newborns
It’s always difficult buying the right gift for a newborn baby, you might not know the sex of the baby and want to be ready and prepared for when you meet the little bundle of joy. The parents will probably have bundles of newborn baby grows, vests and baby toiletries, so think outside the box […]
SMYTHS New Baby Catalogue – Everything for your little bundle of Joy!
Bursting with over 84 pages of the top baby products and brands, the new baby catalogue features everything you need for baby, from car seats, strollers, entertainers and high chairs to bathing and bedtime essentials, as well as all your favourite playtime toys and gifts. SMYTHS New Baby Catalogue Having a four-month-old daughter myself I have […]
De-stress your Child During SATs at School
If you have children sitting SATs then you are probably aware that children may become increasingly anxious in the days leading up to their SATs tests. For Year 6 pupils, in particular, this can be a particularly nerve-wracking time as they may need to achieve certain grades to get into their Secondary School of choice […]