Hey Everyone, The weather so far in December has been a bit up and down hasn’t it. Some days needing extra layers, some days not and some days ABSOLUTELY FREEZING. I needed a new coat for myself with my ever growing bump and so when Lighthouse Clothing contacted me and asked if I’d like to…
Month: December 2021
Calming tips for getting children to sleep through on Christmas Eve
Happy Christmas Eve Everyone! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, especially for children who are well and truly into the magic of Christmas. With Santa making his way around tonight, many children will be so excited and may find it tricky to drop off to sleep – not ideal if you are like…
Newborn Essentials – A round up of my favourite products in preparation for a new baby
Hey Everyone, If you didn’t know, I am 35 weeks pregnant now – the race is on to get everything ready for our baby boy who is due in January next year. I thought I’d do a a newborn essentials round up of my favourite products in preparation for a new baby. I think we…
3 Keys to Teaching Our Children About Sustainability
Image – CC0 Licence There’s a lot of concern about climate change in the modern world and, naturally, it can make us worry. And while we may try to shield our children from these concerns in order to protect their mental health, we have to remember that we can’t necessarily shy away from it. There…
Is your home winter proof?
Making your home winterproof is just one of many ways that you can improve the value of your home, but ensuring that your home ticks all the right boxes as far as your energy efficiency is concerned doesn’t just make long-term financial sense, it is also the right thing to do. Now, there is no…
The Benefits of School Uniform for Children
School uniforms help prepare children for learning by helping students focus and making life easier for both parents and teachers. Once the uniform is on, the child feels “school-ready” and knows that they’re in that mode of hard work and concentration. Uniforms can also help students feel part of the school community and prevent unnecessary…
Should I Consider Theatre School for My Child?
Theatre school is an exciting option for any child who has been bitten by a love of performing. Whether your child is interested in acting, singing, dancing – or even better, all three – theatre school can be a wonderfully immersive educational experience which will prepare them for a professional life as a performer or…
Top Tips for Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Children’s mental health has been in the headlines recently. A combination of factors has meant that depression and anxiety are on the rise. Naturally, for parents this is very worrying. No parent wants to think of their child as suffering in any way. This is why it’s vital to help our children grow into happy,…
Helping Your Child Develop their Vocabulary
Talking to your child is the first step in helping them to develop their vocabulary. Not all parents are chatty though! If you are not a naturally talkative person, try your best to converse with your child throughout the day in as natural a way as possible. This means pointing things out as you pass…