Playing Games With Your Young Child (Not Your Everyday “Bored” Games)

I’ve asked a fellow mum to write a bit about games that are great for young children, and it just so happens that this mum reviews games with her children and has a website and podcast dedicated to these reviews! I’ll let her do all of the talking, and hopefully she can suggest some great games for your children that not only provoke imagination and learning AND don’t push you to the brink of insanity or boredom! Anitra Smith has been a stay-at-home mom since 2008, but she used to be a software engineer and a giant nerd. Now she Read More

I’m not ready…Your First Year At School

Mummy Confession: I’m not ready for school to start for the first time ever in my parenting journey. I’m not talking about the supplies and the backpack, or even the uniform and homework. I’m not ready. But, it isn’t really up to me, is it? They grow up, and life goes on. I’m sure some mums may be there with me if their littles are heading to school for the first time or the last time, it’s all such an emotional things for me as a mum. I’ve written a little letter to my soon to be school-kid. It all Read More

BBox: Innovative Solutions to Feed Your Baby & Toddler

Mummy Confession: Innovative products, especially for kids, always get my attention. Even more so if they are great products! Disclosure: The products in this post have been provided in exchange for my honest review. All opinions and recommendations are my own. I do not recommend anything that I do not love myself. Please read my disclosure policy for more details, or why I disclose here. Honestly, I’ve been checking out b.box and their great range of innovative tableware and utensils for some time now. Firstly, because I love everything to do with babies and toddlers, and secondly, I love innovative Read More

CPR Kids: Why Knowing First Aid & CPR Is Important For Parents

Mummy Inspiration: Learning first aid and CPR for kids is important especially when you are a parent!  This is a guest post written by Sarah Hunstead, a Paediatric Nurse, mother of 2, and Founding Director of CPR Kids. CPR Kids is an organisation that offers resources and training in CPR and first aid for babies (and children) either in hospital or privately. It is a great option for parents, family, carers, and anyone who may be working with children! Knowing even the basics of first aid and CPR can be crucial in helping your children and even saving a life. You Read More

Life Update: Round 2

Mummy Confession: Sometimes life gets busy. That’s where I am right now. So much is happening here, and is having a bit of an impact on the Blog, as you see a bit less being posted lately. I apologise, as it’s just gone a bit crazy over here! Sickness after Sickness… My babies seem to be on the never ending carousel of illnesses as winter powers on here. As we know, the common cold is a pit of misery, and a cough on top is even more miserable. Multiply that by three and add in a Mum and occasionally Dad Read More